by admin | Feb 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Anxiety is the leading cause of behavior problems in the dogs I work with. Anxiety can manifest itself as fear, aggression, hyperactivity, or even housebreaking troubles. Triggers may include other dogs, loud noises, strangers, overstimulation, and separation among...
by admin | Jan 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
Dog owners often don’t begin the training process until bad habits have already become ingrained in their dog’s behavior. I, along with most reputable dog trainers, recommend enrolling a dog in a training program as early as possible, whether they’ve begun exhibiting...
by admin | Dec 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
It is just as important for a dog owner to be knowledgable in canine behavior as it is for their dog to be well-trained. Educating yourself as well as your pup gives you the tools to help your dog be successful not just in the moment, but also in the future. Group...
by admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
As a Columbus Dog Trainer it’s beyond frustrating when dog family members do not get along. It’s like you just want to keep singing that lyric over and over: “Why can’t we be friends, why can’t we be friends…” With dogs living together in the same home, sometimes the...
by admin | Oct 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
Today, I’d like to focus on big dogs with bad manners. Sometimes, you can have the sweetest, most affectionate pup that loves to bark, play, greet people at the door, and gets really excited about walks! It’s great to have such a happy and energetic member of the...
by admin | Sep 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Although dogs don’t process emotions the same way we do, there are plenty of canine feelings we can empathize with that may eventually lead to behavior problems. These include fear and insecurity. It would be wonderful if telling our canine counterpart, “Don’t worry....