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Will Your Dog Only Listen for Food?
/6 Comments/in Dog Obedience /by Jim BurwellWill Your Dog Only Listen for Food? Do you find yourself thinking, “My dog only listens if I have a treat”? I’ll bet your dog won’t come to you without a treat right? Do you wonder just how you can get him to listen better? You’ve done a good job at training so far, but […]
Dog Behavior Training: My Dog is on the Couch and I Can’t Get Him Off!
/7 Comments/in Dog Behavior /by Jim BurwellCan allowing your dog on the couch change his good dog behavior to bad dog behavior? Maybe. Some dogs begin to own and guard the couch. Having your dog on furniture could lead to growling, snapping or even biting to guard what they think is their space - but, it’s your couch. Some pet owners […]
Stop Your Dog’s Behavior Problem Today
/1 Comment/in Dog Behavior /by Jim BurwellMy dog is out of control! This is what I hear from most people who call me for help with their dog’s behavior problem. They have a dog like Marley, you know, the yellow lab in the movie. I saw this movie before but it was on television again the other night and it got […]
Spring Is Here So Make Sure You Walk Your Dog, Not The Other Way Around
/1 Comment/in Dog Obedience /by Jim BurwellTaking your dog out for a walk can be a very enjoyable experience. At least it should be. Walks are a critical element in having a well balanced dog. Dogs need not only the exercise, but also the intellectual and olfactory stimulation of walks. But if you have trouble with your dog pulling on his […]
Is Your Puppy Afraid? Why Dogs Act Fearful And 5 Steps To Help
/0 Comments/in Puppies /by Jim BurwellUnfortunately, sometimes you have a puppy or dog that seems to be fearful of either one thing - or many things. If your puppy seems to be afraid of certain things, like men, kids, the vacuum, the good news is that you can change your dog’s behavior. Lots of dog owners believe that puppies will […]
Your Dog Training Questions: How Do I Crate Train My Dog?
/1 Comment/in Dog Obedience /by Jim BurwellJim, I just adopted a new dog and I am lost. I would like to crate train, but I am not sure how to do it. How long do you recommend keeping a dog in the crate a day? — Sarah, via email My Answer: Crate training is not about confining your dog in […]
Do You Bark Like A Dog At Your Barking Dog?
/0 Comments/in Dog Behavior /by Jim BurwellDo You Bark Like a Dog at Your Barking Dog? It’s true. I admit it. In the past, I would often times catch myself barking (hollering) like a dog at my dogs when I heard them barking. But hey, most folks are just as guilty as me for joining in on the barking […]
Separation Anxiety In Dogs
/0 Comments/in Dog Behavior /by Jim BurwellSeparation anxiety is one of the most common dog behavior problems. This is because many owners may not realize the cause of the problem and make the issue worse without realizing what they are communicating to their dog. Separation anxiety occurs when a dog is extremely attached to their owners and cannot cope when left […]
5 Easy Steps To Improve Your Dog Walks
/6 Comments/in Dog Behavior /by Jim BurwellProblems during walks are among the most common complaints I hear from dog owners. But the thing that they all have in common is that most dog walking problems are casued by what I call BOHS, or Bad Owner Handling Skills. This occurs when owners communicate the wrong thing to their dogs by keeping their […]
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