dogs, at their core, want to be loving members of the family, they just need the right guidance to help them understand what ways they can best express their affection and excitement. because aggression can lead to danger for yourself and your pet, it’s important to consider dog training for aggression and learn to control the behavior as soon as possible. it is important to first note signs of aggression to understand what you are dealing with and how best …

it helps to pay attention to the situations that cause your dog to become aggressive, so you know how to train him. some dogs are instinctively territorial and feel the need to protect their space (your home or yard) from what they perceive as intruders. and a dog that sees himself as an alpha dog may feel the need to show that he’s in charge. this is the owner’s responsibility and doesn’t mean that the dog is a “bad dog.” …

training your dog—whether you just got a puppy or want to teach an old dog new tricks—can be a rewarding experience for both you and your pup. however, it can be hard to know where to begin, which is why we called on two experts to inform this dog training 101 guide: certified professional dog trainers nicole ellis and shoshi parks, who you can learn more about below. this training philosophy aims to help your dog associate wanted behaviors with …

begin training your puppy now so that you can enjoy a well balanced, obedient puppy for many years to come! training on your own time removes the need for a scheduled weekly class, and also allows you to watch the puppy training lessons over and over… something you can’t do otherwise. is it ok to pick the puppy up and if so how should it be done? for example: alcohol, apple seeds, caffeinated drinks, chocolate, grapes, macadamia nuts, onions, xylitol …

the fact such connections can be made and behaviors predictably triggered can be used to a trainers advantage, however it’s not one of the most used dog training methods in comparison to other techniques. traditional training kind of allows a dog to make mistakes and then punishment is given to lessen the behavior in future. the theory goes that dogs behave badly because they’re trying to assume a position of dominant rank, and the trainer spends time asserting to the …