Whether that fear is coming straight down the leash from the human or initiates from the dog’s end of the leash, changing that behavior doesn’t happen without some kind of movement. Fear, stress and anxiety are difficult to move away from, but the one thing that has made a difference in those willing to make a change: Exercise. The right kind of exercise introduced without the fear.
What answers dog owners are looking for on the “my dog eats poop” problem so I responded with my honest opinion about how to deal with this dog behavior issue.
Trick or treating, finding the coolest costumes and carving the pumpkin finds a place for your dog too. This year you can carve a pumpkin with your favorite dog breed using these free patterns.
K9 Coach would like to conduct our own poll. Which city would your rather live in when it pertains to dog lovers and dog friendly attitudes? New York or San Diego?
As a professional fitness dog trainer I see the imbalance behind the very basis of bullying… “it’s not okay to be who you are”…. come out in dogs. It is a sure sign of our society. When dogs are having problems, I get the calls and it usually start with the concept, “I wanted this dog to be different than he or she is”.
The title alone will make many dog trainers cringe. At the same time there are a large group of dog owners who are so relieved to find out playing tug (in the right way) with a dog can be a really great way to start a most excellent training communication with their puppy.
As I train with people and their dogs, I find that it’s the overwhelm of “getting enough time to train”, that stops most people from getting where they want to be, doing the fun kind of things that every dog owner wishes for. My goal is to help people put the fun back into just being with their dog.
Exercise for a fearful or anxious dog is on the very top of the list when it comes to changing this behavior to confidence and the ability to deal with daily routines in a much more relaxed manner. Finding ways to get an anxious dog exercise can be challenging when the fear stems from other people, dogs or unexpected external noises.
Yes indeed, San Diego is in fact #1 on many of the dog friendly lists these days for many reasons. The weather, dog beach, dog friendly bistros and restaurants, trails and parks and surf dog training events are just a few of the reasons.
Teaching your dog Spot is not about dog names! Instead it’s an action that can build the best foundation for basic obedience, dogs sports, or building confidence in a fearful dog as well as containing the dominant dog’s over indulgence!
