Nobody likes leaving their dog. But when they’re looking at you with sad eyes, crying as if they’re begging you to stay, it’s next to impossible! And it can be really tough worrying if your dog crying when left alone is going to bother neighbors. Not only does it make us feel terrible, but it...

One of the most common topics discussed in our community is crate training a puppy (or even older dog). Is crate training good or bad? Will it make your dog aggressive? Is a crate a form of punishment? How do you do it? There’s a lot of debate around the topic, so today we’re going...

In today’s episode, we are going to discuss why you shouldn’t use aversives like shock collars, prong collars, or choke chains… even if “some” trainers try to convince you otherwise! INTRODUCTION OF HOLLY Holly has been passionate about dogs from the get go! Holly was part of 4-H dog clubs from a young age, learning...

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...