by Jim Burwell | Apr 27, 2014 | Dog Behavior |
Dog Food Matters. It is that simple and it’s that complicated. In this dog training video I’m going to go over 3 main areas of your dog’s food that are critical. There are a lot of “awww gee” tug at the heart strings, dog food commercials out there. Everyone looks happy, the dog is happy and so of course...
by Jim Burwell | Apr 20, 2014 | Dog Training |
If you give your dog what he needs, you’ll get what you want – from your dog. You just want a well-mannered dog. At the least, you want a dog that leaves all the bad dog behavior at the door step so you, your friends and family can enjoy him to the fullest. How Do You Get What You Want from Your Dog? Give him a system. Your dog needs a good...
by Jim Burwell | Apr 13, 2014 | Dog Behavior |
Right in front of us, this little gray and white dog gets punished when he runs out the door He was hauling butt with the family in hot pursuit. I couldn’t believe my eyes. t was just like an “action movie” but with an action scene highlighted in slow-motion right in front of us. Talk about “good neighbor gone bad! After a short but hot pursuit,...
by Jim Burwell | Apr 6, 2014 | Dog Training |
The word “or” does not have to be in the phrase “Training or living with your dog.” Let me explain what I mean. Dog Training Can Be Frustrating First look at your family lifestyle, then look at your new dog. The thought of the whole training process and just how it’s all going to work or come together is overwhelming. You feel bombarded with all...
by Jim Burwell | Mar 30, 2014 | Dog Behavior |
You just had one of those “uh-oh” moments with your growling dog You immediately wonder if it’s a cause for alarm. It will pay you to listen. He might be trying to communicate his concerns. Maybe a perceived threat is way too close to him or his possession. He may just be trying to say, “Keep your distance.” Dogs don’t speak English. They...
by Jim Burwell | Mar 23, 2014 | Dog Training |
Does it ever feel almost impossible to make dog training simple? Probably, especially if you have multiple dogs. Before you know it, if you’re not watching, the pack can get away from you and bam! Chaos reigns. It’s as if they’ve formed their own community and you’ve become, well, you’ve become their people and your dogs are running...
by Jim Burwell | Mar 16, 2014 | Dog Training |
If You Have a Second Hand Dog He comes with a “heart string” history of being shuffled from one owner to another; losing bits and pieces of his confidence, trust and self-esteem with every shuffle. He comes to you with an unknown history, starting life perpetuated by bad or uneducated owners who left him abandoned, troubled and neglected. Your...
by Jim Burwell | Mar 9, 2014 | Dog Behavior |
A destructive dog can push you to the edge and even off the edge in some cases. For the dog, it can be a way to relieve stress. For you it’s just “one more thing” Chewing, for your dog, is an enjoyable behavior. But that enjoyment cause a ton of damage to your furniture, walls, carpet, and shoes. It becomes a frustrating and...
by Jim Burwell | Mar 2, 2014 | Dog Behavior |
The answer is neither. Dogs and children must both be trained. You know there’s a lot of well-documented statistics out there about dogs and children and specifically about dogs biting children. It’s a concern for all parents. Rather you admit it or not, you probably thought, “Do I trust my dog with my children?” Or, maybe it’s more like,...
by Jim Burwell | Feb 23, 2014 | Puppies |
Here’s a puppy biting tip you may not have heard. If you are a new puppy owner dealing with puppy biting, you’ve got to be wondering: “What’s a puppy biting tip that actually works?” How many frantic searches on Google have you done on ways to stop puppy biting? Only to find so many, you don’t know which is best. Let me quess, you’ve...
