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Five Reasons to Keep Your Dog on a Leash
When you're out and about, you may see other dog owners with off-leash dogs. Sometimes, they keep in pace with their owners, heeling with...

Dale Buchanan
Oct 5, 20252 min read


The Power of Group Dog Training
Let’s talk about the power of group training for your puppy or dog. This is not a class where you will learn foundational skills like...

Dale Buchanan
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Can an Older Dog Be Housebroken?
Housebreaking is one of those things that new puppy owners dread the most. However, not everyone acquires a dog when they are just a...

Dale Buchanan
Jun 14, 20253 min read


Why is Your Dog So Clingy?
Dog owners typically accept that their canines will have more needs and require more daily interaction than more independent, hands-off...

Dale Buchanan
May 19, 20254 min read


Top Gun Dog Training Wins The 2025 Best Dog Trainer Award in Huntsville, AL.
HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 -- Exclusively known in Huntsville, AL. area for his puppy training and dog behavior...

Dale Buchanan
May 13, 20252 min read


Preventing Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in Your Puppy
I've trained a lot of puppies recently who have had fear, anxiety, and stress at eight or 10 or 12 weeks old, and I've also worked with a...

Dale Buchanan
Apr 20, 20257 min read


How to Build Leadership and Trust with Your Puppy
Puppies have different needs from humans. Contrary to what most new puppy owners think, building leadership and trust is not based on...

Dale Buchanan
Mar 6, 20254 min read


7 Ways To Make Yourself A Great Dog Owner
Providing good care for your dog is more than just going through the motions of daily tasks. It's a deep understanding of your dog's...

Dale Buchanan
Mar 2, 20254 min read


Top Gun Dog Training Voted Best in Pet Training in 2024
HUNTSVILLE, AL, January 27, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Well known in the Huntsville, AL area for his puppy training programs, Dale...

Dale Buchanan
Feb 12, 20253 min read


Are Two Dogs Better Than One?
Seasoned dog owners might feel like they have been through it all with one pup, and thus, that they can tackle any challenge that comes...

Dale Buchanan
Feb 8, 20253 min read


Behavior Problems with Overweight Dogs
A study from the National Library of Medicine shows that overweight dogs are more likely to engage in unwanted behaviors. The survey...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Teaching Your Puppy It's Name
Your puppy must learn its name as soon as you bring them home. This should be one of the first things you teach them, along with potty...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 28, 20252 min read


The Proper Mindset for Leash Training
The most important tip for starting a loose-leash walking journey with your puppy is to stay in the moment. Learn to connect to your...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 24, 20253 min read


5 Things to Know Before Getting an Australian Shepherd
There is no debating that an Australian Shepherd is a wonderful, adorable, loyal dogs, however they aren't for everyone. Just like for...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 18, 20253 min read


6 Tips to Help You Raise a Cat and a Dog Together
Dogs and cats are not naturally inclined to fight one another; that idea is only a myth. Both animals can tolerate each other, and even...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 13, 20253 min read


Why You Should Never Repeat Commands to Your Puppy
When I see many new puppy owners start a puppy training program, I hear them doing this a lot to their puppies: Dixie, sit, Dixie, sit,...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 13, 20254 min read


Benefits of One-on-One Dog Training at Home
It is essential to select the right dog trainer. There are various options, including in-home private lessons, classes, or...

Dale Buchanan
Jan 8, 20252 min read


Five Reasons Your Dog is Barking Non-Stop
Excessive noise can pose a problem. Knowing this, most dog owners are sensitive to how long their dogs have been barking. After all,...

Dale Buchanan
Nov 15, 20243 min read


How to Raise The Perfect Puppy
In this article, I discuss seven things about raising the perfect puppy. Follow these seven principles, and you will have great results....

Dale Buchanan
Sep 13, 20246 min read


What's the difference between a Service Dog, Therapy Dog, and Emotional Support Animal?
In this article, I will discuss the difference between Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Emotional Support Animals (ESA). I'm getting this...

Dale Buchanan
Aug 26, 20245 min read
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