Christine’s approach to training

Don’t worry so much about how to be “alpha.” It’s not necessarily a no-no to view your pooch as your child. In fact, it can be a wonderful way to train! You just have to remember that if your dog is your child, that means you need to be the parent. That means you need to be responsible, and set the rules of the house. What our dogs need from us is really no different from what our human children need- to be able to count on us. They need love, guidance, and the security of knowing what to expect and what is expected. If your dog doesn’t know what the heck you’re talking about, you and other family members may be confusing her with inconsistency. In this podcast, we talk about what it means to be a great puppy parent.

Getting your dog to stop jumping

dakota-kiss-attack-005.jpgOne the most common and annoying doggie habits has to be jumping up on nearby humans! It’s natural for dogs to want to greet us face to face, especially since we’ve taught them to do this by nuzzling them nose to nose when they were puppies. Problem is, when your pooch is grown, he wields powerful (often muddy) paws which can be quite a nuisance to your guests, and downright dangerous to small children and elderly people.
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Maybe you’ve been reacting by hollering or pushing your pooch down…but he’s still doing it isn’t he? This is because jumping is an attention-seeking behavior. And as long as it gets your attention, good or bad, it’s not going to stop anytime soon. In this podcast you’ll learn how to get your dog’s jumping under control once and for all.