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When your dog reacts to another dog or a person on leash, it can become very stressful, embarrassing, and exhausting. Many of the people I work with have leash-reactive dogs, and I have extensive experience addressing leash reactivity. It does take a long time to improve leash reactivity. It's not an overnight process. There's no quick fix. If your dog barks, lunges, freezes, growls, or completely loses their mind when they see another dog or a person, that is considered leas

Many new puppy owners think walking their puppy once per day or a few times per week is enough. It’s not! How can you or your puppy learn anything by doing it a few times per week? You can’t! I suggest 3-8 walks per day for effective leash training of the loose-leash walking techniques that I teach in my puppy training program. I got my dog, Spaulding, at 3 months old and had him for 12 years, until he passed in April 2020. I estimate we went on an average of 6 walks per day

Many people would love to have their dog walk beside them on a loose leash, never pulling or moving from side to side. Most dog owners never achieve this goal for a variety of reasons, including the wrong equipment, no formal training, and bad habits started early. It takes skill and practice to get your dog to walk on a loose leash and never react to anything. In my book “Leash Training Your Puppy,” I include a step-by-step process to achieve this goal. The book also include

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 great obedience. Other times, they run back and forth, unruly, causing chaos wherever they roam. You may be wondering what is best for your dog, whether you should keep them on or off the leash. Here are some reasons that you'll want to consider keeping your best friend on-leash and living their best life. 1. Your dog stays safe: Without yo

Dog owners typically accept that their canines will have more needs and require more daily interaction than more independent, hands-off...

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...

It is essential to select the right dog trainer. There are various options, including in-home private lessons, classes, or board-and-train. Dog owners in Huntsville and Madison, Alabama, opt for Top Gun Dog Training, which provides personalized, in-home dog training tailored to your dog's needs. Here are eight reasons why in-home training can lead to better and lasting results. 1. Personalized Attention Imagine a professional dog trainer coming to your house to work with your

I've been getting a lot of phone calls and emails from people with very unrealistic expectations for their puppies. They want their puppy...

Is there even such a thing as a perfect dog walk? Yes, there certainly is, but unfortunately, most dog owners will never experience it...

One of the most common discussions I have with clients is about leash training equipment. The dog stores will tell you that you must get...

Leash training your puppy is an essential part of obedience and discipline. Leash training will get your puppy out of the house to learn...