These Dog Training FAQs are designed to help you and your dog create a joyful bond.

Reach out to us! We can assess the situation and provide guidance tailored to your dog’s needs.

Inconsistency, not creating clear communication cues, and not considering individual dog needs can hinder training progress.

Gradual introductions, positive experiences, and proper supervision can help your dog adjust and socialize effectively.

Yes, dogs can learn a variety of tricks such as shake hands, roll over, play dead, and more.

Identify the triggers, redirect their attention, reward quiet behavior, and consider professional guidance if the issue persists.

Gradually desensitize your dog to car-related experiences, use positive reinforcement, and create a comfortable environment.

Interactive toys, puzzle games, scent work, and obedience training can provide mental stimulation and enrichment for dogs.

Training duration varies depending on the dog’s age, breed, and individual temperament. Consistency and patience are key.

Yes and no, positive reinforcement-based training methods focus on rewarding desired behaviors rather than punishing unwanted ones. However, there needs to be consequences for disobeying such as a denial of reward, popping of the leash, verbal cues such as ‘NO’, or stim from an e-collar. Consequences help create reliable behaviors

Start in a distraction-free environment, use high-value rewards, and gradually increase distractions as your dog improves. Understanding operant conditioning will help greatly with creating a reliable recall.

Start by establishing a routine, teaching basic commands, and using positive reinforcement. Have an end goal and develop a progression plan of how you will get there.

Teach your dog an alternative behavior like sitting or down, reward calm behavior, and avoid inadvertently reinforcing jumping.

Yes, with proper training techniques such as balanced training, desensitization, and counterconditioning.

Provide appropriate chew toys, supervise your dog, and redirect their attention to appropriate items. Also kenneling to prevent destructive behaviors helps mitigate it.

Absolutely! However, it is important to keep in mind that a dog that understands learning new tasks understands training much easier than a dog that forgot how to learn. While it may take more time and patience, older dogs can still learn new behaviors through proper training.

Start by training a stationary heel, lots of rewards for being in that position, take small steps, and reward with food or praise for staying in the position. After they understand the concept increase distance and enjoy your walk.

Positive reinforcement involves rewarding your dog with treats, praise, or play for desired behaviors. It is important to understand all four quadrants of operant conditioning and how to use each quadrant.

Consistency, frequent bathroom breaks, positive reinforcement, and kennel training can help with potty training.

Kennel training can be beneficial for dogs as it provides them with a safe space and helps with housebreaking.

We focus on sit, stay, here/come, heel, kennel, place, and leave it which are some of the fundamental commands to start with.