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If Your Dog Is Bored, Take Them On An Adventure
As a dog trainer who advocates for taking your dog on new adventures, one of the things I love most about living in Echo Park, Los Angeles is that it is filled to the brim with dog-friendly places to go.
So, if you have a bored dog at home, I recommend exploring the city with them whenever you can, and here are a few of my favorite, east side, dog-friendly hotspots.
How To Stop A Dog From Barking
Dogs and puppies bark for a variety of reasons. The first step in reducing the amount of barking a dog or puppy does, therefore, is identifying why they are barking in the first place. This is because different kinds of barking require a different application of training protocols in order to successfully curb the behavior.
How To Train A Dog Or Puppy To Settle Down
Doggie Decompression is a way of using restraint or confinement to induce a dog or puppy to settle down and can act as a step towards solving canine separation anxiety.
Why Choice Is Critical In Dog Training
Dog Training Tips: Learning how your dog thinks and makes decisions is the “KEY” to getting your dog to do what you want, when you want, without the need for yelling, intimidation or constant supervision.
How To Train A Dog To Sit
Dog Training Los Angeles: It’s Your Choice (IYC) is a critical core foundation game because it sets the stage for teaching self-control over all future reinforcers (reinforcers = anything your dog likes or enjoys). It teaches our dogs that all things of value must be earned. The premise of the game is that the “work” is what earns the reward not just the presence of those rewards in the environment.
How To Prepare Your Dog For The 4th of July
Dog & Puppy Training Tips: Dogs are social creatures that benefit from being included in family activities. However, if a dog is afraid of fireworks, Independence Day can be a terrifying experience for them. To ensure the 4th of July doesn't turn into a traumatic experience for both you and your dog, it's important to have a plan for keeping your dog safe and comfortable when the fireworks go off. Here are some tips from a Los Angeles dog trainer on how to get your dog or puppy ready for Independence Day.
How To Avoid Dog Park Conflicts
Taking your dog to a dog park in Los Angeles can be a bit of a mixed bag experience. To ensure you have the best time possible, it's a good idea to do a little dog training beforehand such as teaching your dog to come when called and to know the do's and don'ts for keeping your dog safe at the dog park.
What Causes Dog Anxiety?
As more and more people make dogs a part of their family, anxiety in dogs seems to be on the rise, as well. So what causes dog anxiety and what can you do about it? The answer to this question lies in examining how dogs perceive the world and how their natural self-preservation instincts get activated.