Q: Angie, Do you have any training tips that you can share with our foster mom? I pulled her foster from a shelter. He is a beautifully bred young (estimated to be around 18 months old) male collie. He was a stray and my thoughts are that he was set free because he is crypt [...]
Dog tricks require dogs to perform from a “do this and I will give you a treat” standpoint. However, some behaviors you want from your dog require they feel good about doing a perceived scary thing. For example, most dogs naturally fear standing on something that’s slick (think wood floors,) or moves under their feet. [...]
Well, Junior is finally in rehab! When I first met Junior I thought he might have a neurological problem. His eyes darted back and forth like a child that spins himself around in a tight circle for 5 minutes and then suddenly stops! There was NO focus, just quickly darting eyes back and forth…..back and [...]
Hi Angie! My kids and I watched your 3 Dog Days video last night that we purchased from Amazon. Our ‘best friend’ golden passed away about 20 months ago and we are ready for a new 'family member’. We learned so much from the video and want to thank you :) I’ve also been looking [...]
Hi Angie, someone told me that you are a miracle worker; I’m not sure we need a miracle but we need help! We rescued our 5 year-old beagle in November. She is a great dog in that she doesn’t jump on people, doesn’t beg, or bark incessantly. She does however, lunge at people as if [...]
Dogs change quickly with the right information!!! This is Toby two minutes into his in-home behavior consult for OVER EXCITEMENT! Toby’s family purchased “3 Dog Days” but also wanted a home consult since they live close by. Toby would charge all guest when they came through the door and never stopped forcing people to [...]
“Hi Angie, We recently adopted a 5 month old Australian Shepard mix. We used the 3 dog days methods when we first brought her home and have had very good results with her acceptance of us as the parents and general behavior. When we brought her home we leashed her when we took her outside [...]
Q: Angie, I have a 8 month old maltese rescue that had never gone to the bathroom outside until we got him. Trying so hard to get him potty trained. We also have a 2 year old maltese that I took to work with me every day to a doggie day care program. I can [...]
During in-home consults owners often ask me if they should allow their dogs to sleep with them in their beds. Many times; with guilty looks on their faces, they say “I know I shouldn’t do it, but I let him sleep in my bed,” or “Is it ever okay for a dog to sleep in [...]
Dog owners often ask if it’s ok to play “tug” with their dog. I know some dog trainers/behaviorist believe it is not a good idea. I have a little different opinion; and not being one to ever hold back my opinion, here it comes! I think dogs love to play tug and it can be [...]
