Potty Training from a Complete Standpoint

4 years ago
David

“How do I get my dog to stop using the bathroom in the house?” is a question I receive on…

Dogs and Children: Appropriate Interactions Between

6 years ago

Ruthie and Child. Photo credit: Kate Morris. Dogs and children are very much alike. There are many similarities between dogs…

No Bark, All Bite: The dangerous consequences of bark collars

6 years ago

Whether the sound is “woof, woof,woof,” “bork, bork, bork,” or “yip, yip, yip,” we can all agree that there is…

Thunder Scared: does your dog suffer during thunder storms?

6 years ago

Even though we are nearing the end of summer, we are still amid thunderstorm season. Whether it’s heavy rain or…

The Mouse That Dropped the Dog Trainer

6 years ago

The average house mouse weighs around a half of an ounce. That's all it took to put me in the…

Understanding Reactivity Thresholds in Our Dogs

6 years ago

A common thought process that I encourage a lot of people to consider is what I call, “Reactivity Threshold.” This…

The Problems with Positive Punishment

6 years ago

Recently I talked to a woman who came through looking at “No Pull” harnesses for her young boxer. When I…

“Wrong Prong”– Miscommunication and Wrong Association

6 years ago

It happened. These are the frustrating moments that we so frequently hear about, but now have witnessed it firsthand. A…

The Importance of Socialization

6 years ago

The undeniable importance of early socialization cannot be understated. The goal period for socialization is 7-24 weeks old. The rule…

When Passions Merge

6 years ago

My name is David and I'm the full-time dog trainer at Petco in Barboursville, WV. My dog training journey started in…

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