Dog Training

Training a dog takes time, understanding, patience, and consistency. Here are a few typical behavior challenges dog pet parents face and some suggestions for managing and solving them.

A dog trainer is someone who trains basic to advanced training cues, teaches a dog polite manners, or trains a dog to participate in different dog sports and activities. A canine behavior consultant focuses on treating behavioral disorders and other issues, such as separation anxiety, noise phobia, aggression, fear, resource guarding, etc. A behavior consultant focuses their education on learning in-depth dog cognition, ethology, and applied behavior analysis.

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Many behaviors that are entirely natural for dogs and cats—like barking or meowing, scratching, biting, digging, chewing, escaping, and running away—can be challenging for some pet parents. Although advice abounds in the form of popular TV shows, books, and well-meaning friends and family, the best and most efficient way to resolve your pet's behavior problems is to seek assistance from a qualified professional.

Crate training can be especially helpful for dogs who travel frequently. When traveling by car or plane, a crate can provide your dog with a safe and comfortable space to rest and sleep. It can also help to reduce anxiety and prevent your dog from becoming overstimulated by unfamiliar surroundings. When crate training for travel, it is important to choose a crate that is the appropriate size for your dog and to gradually introduce them to the crate before your trip. You should also make sure that your dog has access to water and is able to stretch their legs and move around during rest stops.