Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs

240 | Your Dog Knows the Command. That’s Not the Problem.

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Come. Stay. Leave it. Off. Down. Let’s go. No. We humans are incredibly verbal. And somewhere along the way, we seem to have decided that because

239 | The Goal Was Never a Well-Trained Dog

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 What did you actually want when you brought your dog home? Probably a dog you could do life with. A dog you could walk with. Take places. Go on adven

238 | Your Dog Said No. Now What?

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Your dog says no. Maybe they pull their paw away when you try to trim their nails. Maybe they move away when you reach toward them. Maybe they’re very

237 | Why Training Isn’t Where to Start With a Fearful Dog

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 If you have a fearful dog, chances are you've been told you need to build their confidence. More training. More exposure. More experiences. More opportu

236 | Are You Training Your Dog… or Just Performing Dog Training?

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever learned a dog training technique, tried it with your dog exactly the way you were taught... and it didn't work? Maybe the problem isn't t

235 | Stop Telling Your Dog “No” Until You’ve Done This

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 How often do you find yourself telling your dog: “No barking.” “No.” “Stop.” “Enough.” And then getting frustrated when they keep doing exactly what

234 | Why Should Your Dog Trust Your Decisions? What Leadership Actually Means

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 We ask our dogs to trust our decisions all the time. Come with me. Leave that. Don’t go over there. Walk past this dog. Stay here. I’ve got it. Bu

233 | Want to Matter More to Your Dog? Step Into Their World

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 We spend a LOT of time trying to get our dogs to pay attention to us. Look at me. Come with me. Leave that. Let’s go. But how much attention are we 

232 | Are You Doing Too Much for Your Dog? When Enrichment Becomes Another Job

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Does your dog need more enrichment? More mental stimulation? More exercise? More games? More training? If you've ever worried that you're not doing eno

231 | Is Your Dog Mirroring YOU? What Their Behaviour Might Be Trying to Tell You

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 What if some of the behaviour that's driving you crazy isn't just about your dog? What if your dog is actually reflecting something back to you? Maybe

230 | Too Much Dog Training Advice? Why It's Making You Second-Guess Yourself

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever found yourself wondering... Am I doing this wrong? Should I let my dog approach? Should I create more space? Should I say something? S

229 | What Is Your Dog Learning About YOU? The Tiny Moments That Build (or Break) Trust

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Every single day, your dog is learning something about you. Not because you're training them. Not because you've set aside ten minutes to work on your

228 | Stop Trying to Be the Boss! What Leadership Really Means to Your Dog

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 When you hear the word leadership, what comes to mind? Do you picture someone who's always in charge? Have you ever worried that becoming a "leader" me

227 | Stop Trying to Make Your Dog Trust You

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I just wish my dog trusted me." Do you wonder what you can do to earn your dog's trust? What if we've been as

226 | Your Dog Doesn't Care About the Equipment as Much as You Do

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever felt guilty for using a leash, a long line, a head halter... or even a muzzle? Do you worry that needing equipment means you're somehow fa

225 | The Conversation You're Not Having With Your Dog

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever stopped to wonder what you're actually communicating to your dog... before you ever say a word? Do you find yourself relying on commands,

224 | The Most Overlooked Reward in Dog Training (It's Not Treats)

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever wondered if treats are really the most powerful reward you can give your dog? Do you find yourself reaching for food every time you want t

223 | What Does It Mean To Ask Your Dog?

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever noticed how often we tell our dogs what to do? Sit. Stay. Come. Leave it. Wait. Move. Off. But have you ever stopped to ask yoursel

222 | Training Harder Isn't Working... Here's Why

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever felt like you're doing all the right things... but somehow things still aren't getting better? Do you find yourself constantly searching f

221 | Why Obedience Isn't Building The Relationship You Want

Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever looked at your dog and thought: "They know all of this... so why does it still feel like we're disconnected?" Does your dog listen perfec