1. My dog looks “guilty” when he does something wrong. By saying our dog looks “guilty,” we are projecting human traits onto an animal. While there can be a change in their appearance, it is not guilt that they are portraying. Pinning their ears back, showing...
My German Shepherd Won’t Leave Me Alone. Why? You go out to get the mail and hear the pitter-patter of your German Shepherd’s feet following you. You go to the bathroom, and your German Shepherd stands behind the closed door and cries for you. Even getting a drink...
We see it on TV, our friends and family tell us “Your dog is trying to dominate you!”, “You need to be the Alpha, the pack leader!” No, no you don’t. Your dog is not dominant. That is not a thing in the dog world. It is a thing in the human world, which is why it...
Why Teaching Your Puppy’s Name is Important You keep yelling your puppy’s name, and they just continue doing what they were doing, not even looking up at you. How annoying!. Don’t assume your puppy intentionally ignores you. If you have a new puppy, they...
So, what is puppy training with a clicker? First, let’s explore the rules of using a clicker. Rules of Puppy Training with a Clicker If you click, you must treat. Your clicker is not a way to get your puppy’s attention or get your puppy to come to you. Only...
