Dogs and kids
In dog training, I have made many mistakes and some that haunt me. Hence I’ll never make those mistakes again. When my son was first born my dog at the time was a Belgian Malinois named Odin. I had raised him myself from a pup.
Author: Sid
My dog is really smart
This statement always makes me smile when my client first contacts me and tells me of their issues they are having with their dog. Yet they will interject with ‘but he’s really smart’ and the reason why every pet owner thinks their dog is really smart
Is my dog stupid? Why doesn’t he understand what I want him to do?
Dogs are complex in a way that we are not.
One of my favourite analogy’s for explaining the very way basic of teaching a dog anything is just like teaching a child to first walk. When that child takes it’s very first step the parents face will light up with excitement, following with lots of praise
Separation “anxiety” issues. When your dog can’t seem to be without you.
I had this issue with a dog before I became a trainer because I had no idea to what I was doing. I was so concerned about my puppy upsetting the neighbours with its crying and barking at the backdoor that I inadvertently created a monster
So you have decided it’s time to get a puppy, now what?
Always an exciting time, one I know all too well. As you could imagine I have had many pups over the years and I have bred a few litters myself. The experience of getting a puppy never lessens, even for someone like myself.
My dog is aggressive towards other dogs! Why is it so and what can I do about it?
People are often very embarrassed when their dog behaves poorly, especially when it shows aggression to another dog. The reality is that for professional dog trainers who work in the pet industry, a large majority of their work is helping people with exactly this behaviour problem.
Punishment and Reward in Training For Dog
Punishment and reward has been a much argued and debated subject in dog training. It is a topic that has and does get very heated because of two basic reasons. There is a knee jerk, emotional reaction in one camp and the other has come from a place of learning and experience.
My thoughts and journey about becoming a professional dog trainer
2018 marks the 20th year of my professional dog training career. It has been a long, exciting and sometimes a dubious ride. It certainly has taken me places I didn’t ever expect to go to. I have made a lot of friends along the way from all over the world.
Are you considering getting a rescued dog?
Are you considering rescuing your new best friend from a shelter or rescue organization? I have personally rescued dogs from shelters and rescues and rehabilitated these dogs for a pet or even working dogs. I think it’s a wonderful thing to do and very rewarding.
Neutering your dog’s at 6 months: The Facts
On neutering, you will be hard pressed to find a vet today that would recommend anything but neutering your pet early in their life, normally around six months. The reasons given are always the same, prevent unwanted babies and long term health benefits including a reduction in cancer.