You may not realize that what your dog is thinking can hurt you. As often happens, your nurturing instincts kick in as you begin to do the things that you think your dog needs and also satisfy your needs in the relationship. You were going to obedience train your dog but you got a little […]
In their house training efforts dog owners think they are doing everything correctly, but often times other factors not even thought about, can complicate an otherwise good house training plan. My clients purchased a 7 pound, pure bred female spaniel puppy at 6 months of age and called me 2 months later because they just […]
My advice is don’t begin to feed your dog from the table in the first place. But if you’re reading this, you already have the problem of a begging dog. So many dog owners initially think it’s cute or just want their dogs to have “just a taste.” Before you know it, you’ve created a […]
Jim, How long do I have to use treats for training? I’ve been using treats since I started training my dog, but now I’m worried about my dog gaining weight. - James, via e-mail My Answer: I have good news for you. You do not need to train with treats forever. here’s my take on […]
Jim, Should I feed my new dog once or twice a day? My Answer: As you know, the way you feed your dog is critical to dog behavior. This is especially true for puppies. While some dogs do well with one meal a day, others do not. The difference is their metabolism rate which is affected […]
When you are beginning to set boundaries for your new puppy, food and the controlled ritual of the feast can have a very significant impact on your puppy’s attitude and perception of his sense of place in the pack. Even if your puppy is a picky eater, the fact that you offered your puppy his […]
One of my dog training secrets is to watch what you feed your dog. Many dog foods have cheap, low-quality ingredients and “fillers.” It’s easy to understand how this could have a negative effect on your dog’s health, but many people don’t realize this can impact your dog’s behavior as well. That’s why I recommend […]
The very best way to stop your dog from begging at the table for scraps is - don’t encourage it in the first place. Simple right.You would think so. But so many dog owners initially think it’s cute or just want their dogs to have “just a taste”. Before you know it, you’ve created a monster—right […]
Feeding time for your dog is a very high priority to your dog. Think about all the puppies and dogs out there, and how most of them spend their day. They’re just hanging out waiting for you to come home. A dog’s time at home provides few highlights. They wake up in the morning to […]
How you feed your dog - the feeding ritual is important. Whether you are just beginning to set boundaries for a new puppy, or a recently adopted shelter dog OR are just now setting boundaries to improve behavior in your older dog, how you feed your dog can have a significant impact on your dog’s attitude. […]
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