by admin | Jan 18, 2019 | dog behavior, dog behaviorist, dog trainer, Dog Training, Dogs, Philadelphia Dog Trainer, South New Jersey Dog Trainer
Reliable Recall Case Study Perry was a dog with a big back yard and a great personality. He enjoyed playing fetch, running long distances—and refusing to come back when he was called. It wasn’t long before his owner got tired of screaming his name and chasing after...
by admin | Apr 19, 2017 | dog behavior, dog behaviorist, dog trainer, Dog Training, Dogs, Philadelphia Dog Trainer, South New Jersey Dog Trainer
Combating Leash Reactivity by Independence Dog Training Leash reactivity is a common issue that I see often among my past and present clientele. Many dogs have some degree of leash reactivity, just ask our colleague a dog trainer in The Woodlands. For instance, if...
by admin | Jun 17, 2016 | dog behavior, dog behaviorist, dog trainer, Dog Training, Dogs, Philadelphia Dog Trainer
Working Dogs Need A Job Dogs that are of a working breed have a deep, genetic need for purpose and exercise. They’ve been bred for traits such as endurance and strength, and when they don’t get the chance to use their natural abilities they develop anxiety-related...
by admin | May 4, 2016 | dog behavior, dog behaviorist, dog trainer, Dog Training, Dogs, Philadelphia Dog Trainer
What Is Reward Based Training? One of the most common questions I get from potential clients is “What type of training method do you use?” It’s a great question! Finding a dog trainer whose approach you understand and respect is crucial for long-term success. I am a...
by admin | May 27, 2015 | dog behavior, dog behaviorist, dog trainer, Dog Training, Dogs, Philadelphia Dog Trainer
All About Hyperactivity Hyperactivity is often chalked up to a personality trait in dogs. In fact, many behaviors are. You may have a naturally calm and relaxed dog, a naturally hyper one, or a naturally aggressive one. But many of these “natural” states...
by admin | Apr 3, 2015 | dog behavior, dog behaviorist, dog trainer, Dog Training, Dogs, Philadelphia Dog Trainer
Older Dogs CAN Change Old dogs can learn new behaviors, just as they can learn new bad habits. The only real difference between training an old dog vs. a young dog is that we have to be extra careful the new behavior isn’t a result of a health issue. Urinary...
by admin | Feb 12, 2015 | dog behavior, dog behaviorist, dog trainer, Dog Training, Dogs, Philadelphia Dog Trainer
The Importance of Crate Training While working with my colleague, a dog trainer in Asheville we talked about crate training, and our clients beliefs on the matter. Many people don’t feel comfortable crate training their dog, and who can blame them? From our...
by admin | Jan 13, 2015 | dog behavior, dog behaviorist, dog trainer, Dog Training, Dogs, Philadelphia Dog Trainer
Fear Aggression: Where Does It Come From? – Dog Training Philadelphia Blog I cannot count how many times I meet a new client with a nervous and/or aggressive dog, and they speculate how the dog was probably abused before they brought it into the home. With...
by admin | Dec 15, 2014 | dog behavior, dog behaviorist, dog trainer, Dog Training, Dogs, Philadelphia Dog Trainer
Resource Guarding: A Common Behavior Problem by Dog Training Philadelphia Blog Sometimes the similarities between raising a child and dog training are uncanny. Issues I’m called for on a daily basis include sibling rivalry, refusing to listen, refusing to share,...
by admin | Nov 13, 2014 | dog behavior, dog behaviorist, dog trainer, Dog Training, Dogs, Philadelphia Dog Trainer
Setting Puppies Up for Success – Philadelphia Puppy Training – Philadelphia Dog Trainer – Independence Dog Training Recently, I have been receiving a slew of inquiries for puppy training. You have no idea how thrilled this makes me feel. It’s not just because it...