Tag Archives: dog training

The Most Common Complaints – Addressed!

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Where's Your Sit?

It’s not uncommon for pet owners to reach out to me about feeling frustrated and they usually have a laundry list of complaints about their pet that includes: Chewing Digging Counter Surfing Barking Jumping Up Mouthing/Nipping Pulling on Leash Not … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged anxiety, dog training, exercise, manners, prevention, training | Leave a comment

Motivational Dog Training

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Where's Your Sit?

Ok let’s face it – a lot of what we ask of our dogs to do isn’t that fun! Think about it, what dog actually wants to stay still or bring us back the dead thing they are eating? None. … Continue reading →

Posted in General Advice | Tagged disc, dog training, dogs, fast, listens, motivation, play, puppies, puppy, quick, recall, responsive, sit, stay | Leave a comment

Getting Started in Dog Shows/Trials

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Where's Your Sit?

Last weekend I drove to Calgary, Alberta for a CARO Rally Obedience trial with my dogs. I was excited and looking forward to seeing all my friends. Dog shows for me aren’t about being the best and winning all the … Continue reading →

Posted in General Advice | Tagged dog shows, dog training, have fun, rally obedience, rallyo, success | Leave a comment

Dogs need Impulse Control Training

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Where's Your Sit?

One of the most common issues dog owners face is dealing with a dog who has poor impulse control. What does this mean exactly? Well it means you have a dog that is always reacting and not thinking. For a … Continue reading →

Posted in Behaviour Issues, General Advice | Tagged adolescent, barking, behaviour, biting, changing, dog, dog training, dogs, frustration, impulse control, jumping, leave it, lunging, manners, mouthing, polite, puppies, puppy, stay | Leave a comment

There’s Harm in Waiting

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Where's Your Sit?

Canine behaviour issues rarely appear out of nowhere. In the unlikely case that a behaviour issue does happen suddenly it’s generally related to a medical issue. The majority of behaviour problems have taken weeks, months and in some cases years … Continue reading →

Posted in Behaviour Issues | Tagged aggression, anxiety, barking, classes, dog, dog training, exercise, greeting, neighbours, problems, puppy, when to learn, when to train | Leave a comment

Don’t Rub Their Face In It

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Where's Your Sit?

Sometimes in the world of dog training I come across advice that is old, out dated and just plain ridiculous. I wonder how this ever became a “thing” to do. The issue on my plate today is why would someone … Continue reading →

Posted in General Advice | Tagged correction, dog training, house training, punishment, soiling | 1 Comment

Exercise & Dog Reactivity

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Where's Your Sit?

The ISCP has released new research from graduate Linda Cooper on the impact of exercise on reactive dogs (view study here). The study is fairly interesting in that it recommends reducing walks and arousal increasing activities such as fetch. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Behaviour Issues | Tagged anxiety, dog training, exercise, reactivity, research, scentwork, stress, tracking, trick training | 25 Comments

My Neighbourhood: A Recipe for Dog Disaster!

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Where's Your Sit?

Every day I take my German Shorthaired Pointer out for a private one on one walk. He enjoys the obedience work we do and it gives him a chance for some private time with me. He also has a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Behaviour Issues, General Advice, Uncategorized | Tagged daily walk, dog training, loose leash walking, neighbourhood, safetly, urban area | Leave a comment

Having a Merry Christmas with Dogs!

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Where's Your Sit?

Christmas can be a very busy time of year and it’s easy to overlook keeping your pets safe in all the excitement. It is important to note though that these busy holiday times are when we are more likely to … Continue reading →

Posted in General Advice | Tagged christmas, dog training, holidays, manners, safety, santa | Leave a comment

Managing Puppy Biting

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Where's Your Sit?

One of the most common concerns I address with new puppy families is biting! Puppies may look all cute and cuddly but sometimes they feel like little menaces with those super sharp puppy teeth! This can be especially trying if … Continue reading →