How to teach your dog to approach other dogs calmly?
It starts with developing their ability to listen to you and accept your guidance even when they’re excited and want to do something else, which gives you the ability to teach them right from wrong in any situation. If your dog won’t listen to you reliably at home, or without...Read More
How to deal with disrespectful dogs?
Dogs simply don’t think in terms of respect. They think of “this works/this doesn’t work” and “that’s safe/that’s unsafe.” Dogs behave to create a consequence they want (works and safe) or to avoid one they don’t (a waste of effort or unsafe). We train them by providing motivators like food,...Read More
How to teach a dog to not be aggressive to other dogs?
Training your dog not to attack other dogs might sound relatively straightforward, but it can actually be extremely challenging. Rectifying aggressive behavior in puppies will be quicker and easier than changing the habits of older dogs, but it's absolutely vital if you want to avoid serious injury to your own...Read More
How do I get my dog to ignore other dogs on walks?
Teach them a Watch Me, do this randomly throughout the day, start where there are no distractions, and your dog isn’t doing something else. Say their name enthusiastically and when they look at you reward them with a high value treat. Once they can do this reliably, practise this everywhere...Read More
How to train a dog that doesn't respect you?
We train them by providing motivators like food, play, praise, and petting. So, what do dogs naturally find motivating, digging, playing, napping in the sun, running outside to explore, sniffing, eating disgusting things. And if you want your dog to come, or sit, or leave it, then you have to...Read More
What is the most disobedient dog breed?
Some dogs really don't like being told what to do. One of the traits that varies massively between breeds is stubborness – some dogs are happy to do what they are told, while others will only listen to their owner when it suits them. The gorgeous Afghan Hound is the...Read More
How do I train my dog to ignore other dogs while walking?
Teach them a Watch Me, do this randomly throughout the day, start where there are no distractions, and your dog isn’t doing something else. Say their name enthusiastically and when they look at you reward them with a high value treat. Once they can do this reliably, practise this everywhere...Read More
How do you desensitize a reactive dog to other dogs?
They don’t approach head-on and make hard eye contact unless a fight is about to start. Most dogs don’t want to fight, so they display a number of behaviors designed to prevent it. These distance-increasing behaviors includes barking, lunging, or growling — anything to make the threat go away. Often,...Read More
How do I stop my dog from jumping fence?
You need to keep Jack out of the yard until the problem is resolved. Every time he practices leaping at the fence, he gets better at doing it. If there’s any way to block the area from him, he’ll have less of a chance to reinforce the habit. You should...Read More
How to stop a dog from lunging at the fence?
We headed outside so I could show the guardians how to get Thor to focus on them, come when called and train him to move away from the fence instead of running along the fence line barking at the other dog. This approach works for every breed and you don’t...Read More
Why did my dog jump the fence?
High Prey Drive—Squirrels, cats, and other small animals might use your fence as a walkway, and dogs with high prey drives will often go after them, even if it means jumping over the fence. Boredom—The fence is there, your dog knows how to jump, and, well, why not? Curiosity—Your neighbors...Read More
How do you discipline a dog for jumping?
One could start off by ignoring the behavior, but most likely that won’t work. Another option to try is to use a little squirt bottle or can of air. Any time a dog goes to jump, you would initiate whatever method of correction you plan to utilize. For example, when...Read More
How do I get my dog to stop attacking the fence?
Basic obedience training will be the most helpful. Fundamentals such as sit, stay, come when called, and settle are especially important and can be used whenever your dog heads for the fence or is negatively engaging with another dog. You may be able to redirect the dog’s focus towards a...Read More
What is the command to stop a dog from jumping?
To stop a dog from jumping, it is necessary to correct unwanted behavior, and one way to say no is a collar correction, a bonker, a Pet Corrector, etc. For a demonstration of one way to say no, there is a video that demonstrates how to correct your dog for...Read More
How do I stop my dog from being fence aggressive?
Basic obedience training will be the most helpful. Fundamentals such as sit, stay, come when called, and settle are especially important and can be used whenever your dog heads for the fence or is negatively engaging with another dog. You may be able to redirect the dog’s focus towards a...Read More