When we talk to our new pup parents to see how things are going with their new dog, a response we often get is “Great… but they’re not picking up behaviors in training as quickly as I thought they would.” To which we follow up “well, how consistent is training?” because that’s usually where we...

I still remember the first time my dad took the training wheels off my bike... (this ties into long leash dog training tips, I promise) There's still a scar, actually. Luckily, I had enough practice under my belt that I wasn't too afraid to get back on the bike. But, what would have happened if...

The other day I got a message from a frustrated pup parent asking, "How do I stop my dog from destroying things when I'm gone?!" You've probably been there too, right?! You come home from an errand to find your favorite pair of shoes chewed, or the couch cushion ripped, or an unidentifiable mess in...

Tired of pulling your hair out trying to figure out how to stop a dog from digging? It’s hard not to get angry with your furry best friend after finding them digging up your freshly cut grass or even attempting to dig into carpets or floors inside your home! While digging is a natural behavior...

Puppy biting can be extremely challenging and painful!! In this video interview with Erika Gonzalez, Professional Dog Trainer, she breaks down everything you need to know about puppy biting! We discuss what your expectations should be, what NOT to do, and most importantly, 3 surefire techniques to help reduce puppy biting! If you are struggling...

SMART x 50 is an extremely simple and powerful dog training technique that will help you improve your dog's behavior. This method "forces" you as the pup parent to capture and reward naturally occurring good behaviors. The acronym of SMART stands for See, Mark, And, Reward, Training. SMART. WHO CREATED THE SMART x 50 METHOD?...

Trying to calm down a hyper dog can be extremely difficult and frustrating! And don't even get me started on hyperactive puppies! Sometimes it seems like their energy never ends... yikes. In this article (with the accompanying podcast and video), we'll break down 5 ways to calm down a hyper dog or puppy. These tips...

When bad weather (whether cold winters or hot summers) hits, it can make exercising your dog really challenging! If your normal exercise routine involves long walks, trips to the park, or fetch, that can all go out the window during bad weather. Some things just aren't really possible during bad weather! In this episode, we...

Do you want your dog to behave better? Looking for some new dog training tips? You're in the right place. Training a new dog, whether a puppy or older dog, takes patience, time, and of course, some old-fashioned know-how. We asked Zak George, YouTube’s #1 dog trainer, for 7 dog training tips that will help...

We’ve received a lot of messages from people asking questions (and some desperate pleas) about why their dogs won’t stay when they ask. And, of course, how to teach a dog to stay. If you find yourself in this situation with your dog, don’t worry! It doesn’t mean that you’ve failed as a dog parent...