Leadership is a very misunderstood term in the dog world. I’ve seen people do some bizarre and really bad things to their dog in the name of leadership. In this episode I clear the air and discusses what it really means to be a leader to the dogs in your life. I tell you how I see leadership and describe what I call “the leadership umbrella.” This is foundational stuff and understanding it will effect everything you do with your dog and enable you to communicate more effectively. We’ll also talk about resource control and how it relates to leadership.
http://makedogsyourlife.com/podcast9/What Being a Leader to Our Dogs Really Means
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Dealing with Dog Separation Anxiety
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Separation anxiety in dog is a sad behavior problem to see but a very important one to address. Dog's who don't like being left alone are unhappy and unhealthy and the sooner you work on the issue the better for all involved. The problem is that much of the anxiety is being reinforced by dog owners inadvertently.
http://makedogsyourlife.com/dog-separation-anxiety/Saturday, 5 January 2013
Are you ready to become a professional dog trainer? Before you take the leap, watch this video and consider the pros and cons to make sure it's the right choice for you.
For me, there is nothing better than getting up every day doing a job that I love and am passionate about and I can't think of doing anything else.
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For me, there is nothing better than getting up every day doing a job that I love and am passionate about and I can't think of doing anything else.
Self Defense in New Jersey
Thursday, 13 December 2012
My good friend and fellow dog trainer Joe Dwyer just opened his own martial arts studio teaching Goju Ryu Karate. Noble Strength Dojo is all about the true core of martial arts: honor, discipline and training real, practical self defense techniques.
If you're interested in learning self defense in New Jersey check out Noble Strength Dojo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r93BbZwI44I
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If you're interested in learning self defense in New Jersey check out Noble Strength Dojo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r93BbZwI44I
Dog Digging
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Is your dog digging holes in your yard? Instead of getting angry and frustrated lets look into why your dog is digging and go over some easy ways to stop it.
Here's my newest video - Dog Digging: How to Stop a Dog From Digging.
Dogs dig for 3 big reasons:
1. Boredom - Your dog is out in the yard with nothing to do and he's finding something that he enjoys to pass the time.
2. Lack of exercise - He's got energy and it's always coming out one of two ways: constructively or destructively. If you don't provide enough constructive outlets for his energy he will find something destructive, like digging to China.
3. Lack of supervision - You can only correct behaviors you can see and witness first hand. Your dog is out in the yard creating repetitions and forming habits and you want to make sure they are the ones you want.
Ok, we know your dog is digging holes in your yard and we now know why he's doing it so how about some treatment plans.
1. Supervise 1:38 - An obvious one but needs to be said. Don't leave your dog unattended in the yard for too long. You need to be out there teaching him right from wrong.
2. Exercise More 1:58 - If your dog is digging holes in your yard he's telling you he's got excess energy, so give him some good ways to release it. Up your exercise with him.
3. Give Him Something to Do Out There 2:10 - Don't expect your dog is running laps. If you don't give him something cool to do, he'll find something and it may include trying to digging. Put out some new toys and bones before you let him out or throw a handful of his dry food into the grass and let him spend some time looking for it.
4. Let Him Dig 2:40 - Pick a corner of your yard and build him a digging pit filled with loose dirt or sand. Then encourage him to dig there by burying some fun things for him to find, like bones, toys or stuffed Kongs.
Digging is a common problem but is pretty easy to treat. Just follow the above tips and everyone will be able to enjoy your nice, hole free back yard.
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Here's my newest video - Dog Digging: How to Stop a Dog From Digging.
Dogs dig for 3 big reasons:
1. Boredom - Your dog is out in the yard with nothing to do and he's finding something that he enjoys to pass the time.
2. Lack of exercise - He's got energy and it's always coming out one of two ways: constructively or destructively. If you don't provide enough constructive outlets for his energy he will find something destructive, like digging to China.
3. Lack of supervision - You can only correct behaviors you can see and witness first hand. Your dog is out in the yard creating repetitions and forming habits and you want to make sure they are the ones you want.
Ok, we know your dog is digging holes in your yard and we now know why he's doing it so how about some treatment plans.
1. Supervise 1:38 - An obvious one but needs to be said. Don't leave your dog unattended in the yard for too long. You need to be out there teaching him right from wrong.
2. Exercise More 1:58 - If your dog is digging holes in your yard he's telling you he's got excess energy, so give him some good ways to release it. Up your exercise with him.
3. Give Him Something to Do Out There 2:10 - Don't expect your dog is running laps. If you don't give him something cool to do, he'll find something and it may include trying to digging. Put out some new toys and bones before you let him out or throw a handful of his dry food into the grass and let him spend some time looking for it.
4. Let Him Dig 2:40 - Pick a corner of your yard and build him a digging pit filled with loose dirt or sand. Then encourage him to dig there by burying some fun things for him to find, like bones, toys or stuffed Kongs.
Digging is a common problem but is pretty easy to treat. Just follow the above tips and everyone will be able to enjoy your nice, hole free back yard.
Pit Bull Training
Monday, 13 August 2012
Pit bulls get a bad rap from the media and the misinformed public so it's our jobs at pit bull owners to train them right.
Check out this video on pit bull training I just shot with my best doggie buddy, Hayely
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Check out this video on pit bull training I just shot with my best doggie buddy, Hayely
Scared Dogs
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
If you've got a scared, shy or fearful dog you need to be careful how you work with them. Check out this short video I did about how to work with a scared or fearful dog.
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