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Triggers and Underlying Causes of Dog Aggression: Part 13: Rude, Inappropriate or Non-Consensual Behavior
Rude, Inappropriate or Non-Consensual Behavior Dogs can have an aggressive reaction to what they interpret as rude or inappropriate behavior from other dogs as well as from humans. Even if the behavior was intended to be loving or playful, the dog may not like it....
Q & A: Dominance Theory, Resource Guarding & Mental Illness
Question: Hi Chad! I read your article on dominance and aggression which I really enjoyed reading and feel it is consistent with what I am experiencing in my home currently. I am a trainer in the midwest and really just beginning to explore dominant dog theory. I...
Q & A: Housebreaking In Upstairs Apartment, Dog Won’t Pee Outside
Question: I purchased your Online Housebreaking Course and did everything the last 5 days but my adopted 1 year old dog won’t potty outside. I can’t reward her because she literally won’t pee (or poo) outside. She sleeps well in a crate in my room but it is...
Puppy Socials: Rules & Guidelines
Keep An Eye On Your Pup At All Times. Which puppy is the most important one in class? Yours is, of course! It is easy to get distracted by watching the other puppies or chatting with fellow puppy owners, which is great, but please don’t forget to keep a good eye on...
Triggers and Underlying Causes of Dog Aggression: Part 12: History
History: Past Experiences or Lack Thereof Past experiences can play a big role in why dogs act aggressively. Obviously, this can mean a history of bad experiences but, less obviously, it can also mean a history that lacks good experiences or simply lacks experience...
F.A.Q: Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Use Positive Dog Training Methods? Yes, we do use a lot of positive reinforcement methods, to the extent that they actually achieve results. That said, we are not “purely-positive” or “force-free” because we also use positive methods in combination with...
Q & A: How To Stop Puppy Lunging and Biting, How To Wean Puppy Off of Potty Pads
Question: Hello Chad, I hope you are doing well. We found your training page as we were looking for some help with our 5 month old Labrador puppy. He is extremely sharp, potty trained and a fast learner. However, a couple of issues we have not been able to understand...
The Cautionary Tale of the Smiths (puppy book excerpt)
The Smiths are a fictitious family but everything about them is true. Their story is based on real clients and situations from my experiences as a professional dog trainer. Some details may have been altered slightly for privacy protection but, other than that, this...
The Puppy Prepper Shopping List (puppy book excerpt)
Puppy Training Shopping List You can’t do a good job without the proper tools, so the first thing you will need to do is go shopping for a few things. This shopping list covers the puppy essentials as well as some extras. Some are critical and need to be purchased...
Triggers and Underlying Causes of Dog Aggression: Part 11: Genetics
Genetics and Dog Aggression As we have seen throughout this series, there are many factors that can contribute to dog aggression, most of which can be avoided or resolved by providing dogs with holistic, balanced training, socialization, leadership and a fulfilling...
