My dog has terrible separation anxiety! What do I do?
Separation anxiety is not that uncommon in dogs and ranges quite a bit in severity. More times than not it is a LEARNED BEHAVIOR that can...
Structured Exercise is the FOUNDATION to everything else you want to accomplish with your dog.
Regardless of what you want to improve and accomplish with your dog, everything starts with structured exercise. I cannot emphasize this...
The dangers of SAND for a dog...
We are all aware of the dangers of dogs eating foreign objects: socks, plastic baggies, rocks, kids' toys, pieces of furniture, unsafe...
Allegiant K9s Board & Train Programs: Amazing Results but not Without Work
Considering a board and train program with Dave & Allegiant K9s or someone else? This blog is worth the read: Board and Train training...
Why dog parks are a BAD idea...
Dogs parks seem like such an idyllic place for dogs: lots of room to roam and plenty of doggie friends to meet; not to mention its pretty...
Off Leash Dogs: They are trained for off leash or they are not. "Pretty good" is irresponsible.
True Story: I was at a Charlotte, NC local hiking trail (different day then the picture) with a dog in training for dog reactivity. The...
Have a High Energy Dog? Yes, exercise is important, but so is teaching your dog to "settle."
Have a high energy/high drive dog? I always remind my clients, "You build your own beast." You won't find a bigger proponent of exercise...
Potty Training Your Dog 101: Why does my dog continue to have accidents in the home?
Let me first say, you do not need a trainer or behaviorist to help you with potty training. You simply need this article! Whether you...
Shelter Dogs: We do not need you to feel sorry for us. We need you to lead us.
You are looking at a dog that was severely abused. You are looking at a dog that was at a high kill shelter. You are looking at a street...
"You do realize we are dogs and not robots, right?
So there it is... you have worked with your dog and its training on a regular basis. You have been consistent, patient, and thorough. You...
