Dog Training Tips For Annoying Dog Behaviors
How to Stop Annoying Dog Behaviors Dogs do certain things because they’re fun! However, fun dog behaviors are super annoying to people, and it becomes a vicious cycle. Before freaking out and screaming “stop” to your dog, take a deep breath. Now, take 5 minutes to an hour and think about what you’d like your […]
Top 10 Puppy Training Tips
Puppy Training Guide Your puppy is an open learning funnel and training this learning funnel is key to your dog’s success. The puppy learning funnel closes around 16 weeks of age. Implement these 10 puppy tips the moment your puppy is welcomed into his new home. We’ll train your puppy to learn the importance of polite […]
National Puppy Day Giveaway
Win a Free Shampoo and Conditioner Set In honor of National Puppy Day, Animal Behavior College has partnered with PetAg to provide three lucky winners a free shampoo and conditioner set from Fresh ‘n Clean. Here’s how you can enter the contest. In honor of National Puppy Day, Animal Behavior College has partnered with PetAg […]
What Every Dog Owner Should Know
7 Things Dogs Want You to Know If dogs could speak, this is what they would tell their pet owners. As a professional dog trainer with more than two decades of experience, I often explain these concepts to pet owners every day during consultations. Before you continue reading, throw away your perceived notions of how […]
Next Time Someone Wants To Greet Your Dog, Ask Your Dog First
Give Your Dog Choices During Greetings It’s all about choices, especially for dogs. Let’s face it: Dogs really don’t have many choices in life. Dogs don’t choose their roommates (i.e. other dogs), veterinarian, food, treats, daily walking path and potty times. While I have discussed choices extensively in other articles, let’s discuss giving our dogs […]
Stop Spraying Your Dog With Water in 2025
Spray Bottles Have No Place in Animal Training Spraying a dog with water to curb unwanted behavior has been used for decades. Cats are lumped into this punishment-based technique too; they’re often sprayed for scratching furniture or climbing on countertops. Dog spraying is employed by owners for any behavior they find inappropriate. But does spraying […]
The Right Way to Do Lure Reward Dog Training
Using a Food Lure During Dog Training Using food lures during dog training can jump-start a behavior. However, it’s important to understand how to use a lure effectively. Check out these steps and video on using food lures while training your dog. Lure is not a four-letter word—it’s a valuable tool in dog training! A […]
