Tag Archives: puppy

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

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

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 →

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Home Alone

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Where's Your Sit?

Hands down – separation anxiety – is the worst behaviour issue I’ve had to live with in my own dogs and often the hardest on clients. Typically dogs with this disorder tend to make great pets. They love their people … Continue reading →