How do I stop nipping and biting me?! It starts as play. It’s what puppies do with each other. It’s what puppies do with just about everything they encounter. And some adult dogs still do it when they want you to play with them. Nipping and biting might seem cute and playful at first. But …
How to get your dog into modeling and acting It seems like a crazy proposition, that your dog or any dog could not just be a dog, but also play one on TV. But when you live in Los Angeles like Maggie, Rossi and me, this is our normal. Maggie loves to do production work, …
Have a new puppy? Don’t miss these important tips and easy to follow videos on the first thing to teach your new pup.
In California, we can reach the mountains in the morning and the waves in the afternoon. I know, we’re lucky. But even without that kind of access to adventure, even if the weather is so bad you can’t leave the house, there are so many possibilities for fun activities with your pet. Maggie and I …
If your dog is a natural retriever, fetching might seem like the easiest thing in the world. Your dog does it without prompting and he’ll play fetch for hours (or days!) with you (or anyone). But fetching isn’t just a ‘natural’ game – it’s a skill that any dog can learn. To train this skill, …
The first few days you bring your new dog home they may be stressed, anxious and act different than you expect. How to help your dog adjust in those first few days. There are few things in life more exciting than bringing a new dog into your home. No matter where your dog comes from …
Maggie is an old pro at handstands but my younger dog, Rossi, is just learning. I’ve filmed a lot of our training sessions, which range from genius moments to oops. But that’s how real dog training goes and you just keep at it with patience and consistency. For Rossi’s training, I’m using a Klimb from …
All dogs love to go for walks but if you always find yourself getting dragged down the street, it’s not going to be enjoyable for either of you. These tips will help make your walks enjoyable again.
5 steps to prevent your dog from jumping on you at the door If you’re having issues with you dog jumping on people to say hi while on a Wal, check out our blog post here. One of the training questions I get asked most often is ‘How do I stop my dog from jumping …
The jump through arms trick also often called the hoop trick is always one of the favorites when we volunteer at hospitals and I’m sure it will be a hit whenever you do it too. We’re going to be teaching your dog to jump through your arms. A quick note if you have a puppy …
