Electronic dog collars can be a positive training tool that is used by many. Unfortunately, they are also be misused by many. Jimi takes you through a review of the e-collar he recommends and we put it to the test with some strangers to see what they think!
Fear is basic survival mechanism which occurs in response to a specific stimulus, such as pain or the threat of danger. However, if a fearful dog is living constantly in fear, it can be a terrible thing.
Dog Separation Anxiety is an issue that usually is diagnosed when a dog cannot function without another dog or owner being around. It's common in households with 2 or more dogs. Jimi takes us through some examples along with tips on dealing with this problem.
Local dog parks can be a lot of fun for dogs and their owners. Unfortunately, most owners are unaware of how dangerous dog parks can be. We go to a local dog park and Jimi narrates us through some bad scenarios as they happen.
Any pet store will be stocked full of treats and have a huge selection of toys. Food treats are unneeded... the best dog toy and "treat" you can give your dog is a good toy with you at the other end of it. Best Dog Toy and Treat Tips Avoid feeding your dog [...]
Most pet stores carry a variety of products marketed towards correcting behavioral issues. One of the most common issues that these products cater to is barking with electronic dog collars. Unfortunately, most of these products found in your chain pet stores are gimmicks or do not possess the level of sensitivity to be absolutely safe [...]
Owners with aggressive dogs may need to muzzle their dogs until their aggression issues are dealt with. Recognizing that your dog may have an aggression issue is the sign of a responsible owner. You may want to consider a dog or puppy muzzle. Do not feel guilty! Aggressive dogs can be a huge liability and [...]
Adopting or rescuing a dog can be a wonderful life-changing experience. However, it's very important to educate yourself and know what to look for. All dogs deserve to find good homes, but you want to have a good idea of the kind of dog you are bringing home and if they'd be a good fit [...]
Jimi takes on a brief overview of why dogs bark along with a few tips of how to stop dog barking. 3 Reasons Why Dogs Bark: Stress - Barking usually occurs with a new place or new element such as a person coming to visit. The dog is not confident and barks. Anxiety [...]
Harper is a Labradoodle that has recently entered our Service Dog training program. One of the first issues we had to work on was her barking whenever a new person or dog was introduced. This is a short before & after clip of the progress made in just a few days with us! [...]
Sam is a 3 year old Belgian Malinois that came to us from another training facility that deemed him "untrainable". His original owner and several trainers completely gave up on him. We knew we could help Sam so we took him in. This was a dog that was extremely aggressive and was not even potty [...]