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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What exactly is dog parenting? Most dog parents instinctively know they need to provide love and guidance to their dogs, just as they know their children need the same thing. True parenting of a dog is not over-powering the dog and wrestling him into submission. It’s not bullying a dog into being afraid of you. [...]
Most people have heard by now, they need to feed their adult dog twice a day. Puppies can’t go as long in between meals, so they need fed three times a day. What most people don’t know is why it matters when they feed their dog. Here's a couple of reasons your should control your [...]
When is it good to baby talk your dog? Baby talk is good if used as a reward for good behavior and to reinforce a dog’s current actions at that very moment. Baby talk is not good when trying to calm an aggressive or fearful dog; it will have the opposite effect than you want. [...]
Getting a new dog? Great! But first, avoid the 5 biggest dog parenting mistakes: 1. Not deciding on the family rules beforehand - Dogs can tell very quickly when we are unsure about something, and they don’t trust parents who are indecisive. Decide on a few, clear rules and enforce them in [...]
Are most dogs that live with humans loved? Yes! Are most dogs that live with humans excited? Yes! Are most dogs that live with humans BORED? YES!!!! They are under exercised and under challenged. Let’s face it, by the time we take care of kids, work and the pressures of everyday life; it’s down right [...]
