The Dog Blog

Every dog owner has had the daydream of their dog going to the fridge, grabbing their favorite beverage (for us dudes that normally means a beer) and having the dog do this all on command. But most of us never put in the type of effort or training require this to make this a reality. […]

Getting a new puppy is one of the most exciting times in the life of a dog lover. But it’s also the start of teaching your puppy all the things he needs to learn. Right at the top of the list is potty training your puppy. A puppy that soils in the house can put […]

So you’re wondering about how to become a pack leader to your dog, huh? That’s great! Dogs by nature are highly social animals. As easily seen in the wild or by studying stray dogs (or even a group of dogs playing), dogs tend to form packs. Each pack has a designated leader. That leader is […]

Prong collar training is a tried and proven method to quickly and efficiently train almost any dog, large or small. In many countries, they are actually called training collars. In recent years, however, the use of prong collars has come under quite a bit of scrutiny. Many believe prong collars are cruel and even injure […]

Negative reinforcement dog training has earned itself a pretty poor reputation. After all, when you see something that uses the word “negative” to describe itself, that usually doesn’t bring on the happiest of thoughts! But is negative reinforcement all bad? Absolutely not! In fact, it’s a critical part of having a well balanced and trained […]

Positive reinforcement dog training is when you reward a dog for a desired behavior. Some dog trainers use positive reinforcement almost exclusively. Historically, professional dog trainers haven’t put much emphasis on positive reinforcement. Recently, however, positive reinforcement techniques have become commonplace in the dog training world. And rightfully so! When the right techniques are used, […]

This clicker training guide will walk you through some of the basics of clicker training and help you to get started with your dog. Clicker Training is a fantastic training method that has been around for decades, but has recently seen a huge jump in popularity. There’s good reason for that, too. It’s wildly effective […]