Los Angeles Dog Trainer Aims To Change Public Perception Of Dog Training

PRESS RELEASE (February 26, 2018) - Leash reactive dogs—dogs that bark and lunge aggressively at other dogs or people while on a leash—have become an epidemic in Los Angeles. 

Puppy Training 101: Socialization is the process by which a dog guardian creates positive associations for a puppy with the world around them during the early developmental stages of the puppy’s life.

At Dog Savvy Los Angeles, we are big advocates of making dog training fun and easy. Hide & Seek is a game you can play with your dog at any time--with almost no effort--and get amazing results because it creates positive associations with coming when called.

Puppy Training 101 - An essential aspect of puppy training is teaching a puppy not to bite you. The first step a puppy parent must learn is how to respond appropriately when a puppy first sinks its teeth into you. 

Understanding how consequences affect your dog is all you need to know to train your dog like an expert dog trainer. So how do you correct a dog using positive reinforcement dog training methods? Find that out and more on the Dog Savvy Los Angeles dog training blog ...

Dogs have a variety ways of communicating how they feel, but humans often don't recognize the signals. Learn more about dog communication and dog training from a professional dog trainer based in Los Angeles on the Get Dog Savvy Blog.

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.

Housebreaking your pup requires being be prepared with the right equipment and a plan for how to best potty train your puppy based on your particular living situation. The ideal way to house train a puppy is by keeping it in a crate or playpen when it is not being supervised and getting your puppy to the right spot, at the right time, in order to teach it where the potty is.

Dogs were built to roam and, more than anything, love running around free. Dog parks, therefore, can be a great way to grant your lovable furball some much-desired freedom where they can blow off some steam. Here are some ways to ensure the dog park always remains a positive experience. 

Does your dog take you for a walk instead of the opposite? Perhaps pulling so hard that their breathing is impeded in the process? Do you dread going for a walk, as a result, not only because you don’t want to be pulled all over the place, but because it seems to be causing undue strain for your dog, as well?

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.

Teaching your dog or puppy games can be a wonderful way to bond with them while giving them a healthy outlet for their energy. You may have discovered, however, that your canine companion doesn't want to give up the toy or ball they've "caught" after you've thrown it.

As a dog trainer in Los Angeles, the most common problem I see dog parents facing when living in a city is leash reactivity. Leash reactivity is a condition that prompts a dog to bark and lunge at other dogs or people and can make going on a daily walk feel like navigating through a war zone.

Planning on getting a puppy or adopting a dog from the shelter? Get some expert tips from the dog trainers at Dog Savvy Los Angeles on the best way to prepare for bringing home a new dog or puppy.