you know you need to add this to your to-do list if when you take your dog for a walk you feel like instead, your dog is the one walking you! this skill helps your dog know that you are in charge of the walk and that you are the alpha in the pack. although there are many methods that can be effective in teaching your dog to walk alongside you, there is one that we find especially effective –lure …

it can take a few weeks before you can go for a full-length walk and expect your puppy to walk on a loose leash next to you. now let’s go into a routine to help get your puppy in the right working mindset and focused on following you so you can start working toward achieving those loose-leash walks with your puppy! while walking forward or, changing directions you will give the command “heel” to your puppy to keep them alongside …

if your arms are covered with bruises, scratches and teeth marks, you surely are upset about it and are looking for a way to decrease the nipping and finally allow those wounds to heal. in some cases, the biting may be genetic, due to a poor temperament and weak nerves. this is the best way to train a puppy that hands are bad and worth keeping away from their bodies! when your dog gives up nipping and licks your hand, …

this technique motivates the dog to learn in return for rewards such as a small tidbit or a game with a toy. if someone is coming to take pup potty outside, i would also have them exercise pup for thirty minutes, have pup stay in a crate to potty train at first in between being taken out, and give pup a dog food stuffed chew toy to prevent boredom in the crate. you need a way to communicate with him …

training classes are customized to each dog’s age, ability, and behavioral traits. duffy’s bed and biscuit is your dog training headquarters. every dog and handler team is unique, but the basic training principles remain similar. no one method works for all dogs, but the approach taken to create a fulfilled dog and owner partnership are the same: mutual respect for one another and fairness. owner and training director, patrick duff, has years of experience in disciplined dog training, calm dog …