While we often think of food as a dog’s strongest reinforcement, your attention (eye contact, petting/scratches, talking, etc) can be almost as strong as a reinforcer for your pup! Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years to instinctively look for and work for our attention. But, your attention can sometimes accidentally reinforce “bad” behaviors...

We want to let you in on a secret: your dog making frequent eye contact with you is one of the best ways to improve training effectiveness and keep your dog safe. Okay, maybe that’s not a secret, but sometimes it feels like there’s a secret code to crack in order to get your dog...

While jumping can seem cute when you have a small puppy, it drastically changes when that little pup turns into a full-grown dog. Understanding why dogs jump on you is key to overcoming this challenging behavior! Our dogs typically jump on us for one of 5 reasons, and we’re gonna dive into each one in...

Too often as pup parents, we try to fix or train “bad” behaviors while they are happening. Unfortunately, we often feel overwhelmed, embarrassed, and downright frustrated in the heat of those moments. So in this article, we’re going to discuss alternatives to better set your dog up for success. And, I’m going to give you...

Have you ever marveled at your dog’s ability to know that by putting on a certain pair of shoes means you’re going to take them for a walk? What about her uncanny ability to distinguish the sound of a peanut butter jar opening compared to any other jar? Things like this happen because our dogs...

Here’s the thing about walking on a leash: dogs aren’t born knowing how to do it. That’s why dogs pulling on their leash is such a common problem among pup parents and why loose leash walking can be so challenging! But it’s really important for our dogs to learn how to properly walk on leashes...

Have you ever offered your pup a brand new treat only to have them turn their nose up or run away? If so, you are not alone! We often hear pet parents complaining that their puppies are not food motivated or don’t like treats, especially during training. Dog treat training is one of the most...

What’s better than having a dog? Having more than one dog, duh! That is until you start thinking about how to train multiple dogs... 😅 While having multiple dogs means more love and fun, it also brings its own set of challenges. For example, a lot of pup parents can struggle with training multiple dogs....

One of the most common dog behavior challenges we see pup parents face is their dog getting over-excited or scared over something, causing their behavior to change. And that's truly where counterconditioning and desensitization come in! For some, it’s a matter of helping your dog gain confidence around new people and in new places, so...

When you think of having fun with your dog, what do you think of? Probably playing fetch in the park, walking a new trail, or meeting new doggy friends right? Probably not training sessions. But what if we told you that training your dog can – and should – be a lot of fun. If...