You did everything right. You socialized your puppy, enrolled in a training class, practiced every day. Your dog was sitting, lying down, coming when called. You were feeling pretty good about things. And then, somewhere around six to eighteen months, it all seemed to...
The hidden cost of misinformation, inconsistency, and quick fixes I want to share something that happens more often than you might think. I walk into a home for a training session, and everything starts out exactly as expected. We begin working, the dog is learning,...
One of the most common sources of frustration in dog training is not actually the dog’s behavior. It is the expectation behind it. A puppy mouths your hands and someone says, “He knows better.” An adolescent dog pulls on leash or ignores a cue outside, and suddenly...
Counter surfing, when dogs jump up or put their paws on counters to search for food or interesting objects, is a common challenge for dog guardians. While it can be frustrating to find your pup helping themselves to snacks or sniffing around your kitchen,...
If your dog lunges, barks, or pulls toward other dogs, people, or triggers during walks, you’re not alone. Reactivity is one of the most common—and most stressful—behavioral challenges dog owners face in Miami. At Dances With Dogs, we specialize in helping...
