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Teaching Your Dog to Use a Ramp Instead of Jumping on Furniture
A Safety Guide for Puppies, Seniors, and Injury-Prone Dogs
By Evolutionary Dog Training
Many dogs love spending time on the couch or bed with their families. While this can be a wonderful bonding experience, repeatedly jumping on and off furniture can place significant stress on a dog’s joints, spine,...
When Training Isn’t the Answer: How Medical Issues Can Masquerade as Behavior Problems in Dogs
As dog trainers, we often encounter cases where pet owners struggle with their dog’s unwanted behaviors—barking, aggression, destructiveness, or even withdrawal. What many don’t realize is that these behaviors may not be training problems at all, but rather symptoms of underlying medical conditions.
Dogs, like people, experience discomfort...
National Train Your Dog Month - Moab Trials
Tons of videos on TikTok and other platforms show dogs learning tricks in seconds. Training a dog to perform a trick can happen in a short time. The key is patience. My next few blog posts will show Moab (my pup) learning a new trick: Resting his head on my...
What is Leash Aggression?
For most pet parents, taking their pooch on a walk is a relaxing and enjoyable experience; a chance to further connect with their companion. However, for some it’s the most dreaded part of their day! For those with dogs who are leash reactive, walks are stressful and short, sometimes at...
The Amazing Pet Expo at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center
The best dog trainers in South Florida will be at the 2014 Amazing Pet Expo!
I’m now at Barkers Pet Center in Fort Lauderdale!
I have partnered with Barkers Pet Center to offer group classes, day training and two-week board and train programs. So I can be your one-stop dog behavior solution center! I am offering Level one Beginner classes on Wednesday nights starting November 5 at 6pm. I am also starting a Trick Dog training...
Does Your Dog Have a Weight Problem? Probably.
Canine Obesity- How it is Affecting Your Dog and How to Fix ItLet’s just cut to the chase- your dog might be fat. You wouldn’t be reading this if you weren’t concerned about your pet’s weight. And you are not alone- roughly 53% of the domesticated dogs in our country are anywhere...
A Happy Thanksgiving for Dogs
7 Thanksgiving Safety Tips for your DogThanksgiving is a day where we gather our friends and family together to give thanks for what we have, and we celebrate with a plethora of delicious food. However, while we enjoy our meal, our dogs have a high risk of becoming injured or...
Train a Dog, Save a Life
Many dogs in shelters are relinquished because of behavior problems. Training is one of the key components to preventing dogs from being surrendered to shelters and rescues. I was happy to get the opportunity to talk about the importance of training.
Teacher to Pet Parent: Set Your Dog Up to Succeed
Dog training requires homework. If you decide to take your dog to class, to get the greatest value, you need to do the homework. Take your trainer’s advice and you will see the dramatic results that the trainer promised. The trainer probably impressed you with their skill in your initial...
Easing Canine Anxiety
Our dogs experience anxiety for many different reasons. Luckily, through a regimen of assertive training and helpful calming products, we can help them acclimate to stressful situations. If you are bringing home a new puppy or shelter dog, moving to a new location, or altering your dog’s schedule, purchasing a pheromone...