Anxiety can be very difficult to manage. Anyone who's ever suffered from it knows this. Anxiety in dogs can also show in ways that are very challenging to tolerate, like barking, crying, destructive behaviours, urinating etc. But should you get your dog medicated for it? This is my opinion as a dog trainer in Sydney who has trained dogs for 11 years.
Eazy Dog Training Sydney - New Year, New Goals! A new year is always a good excuse to get your life in order and start new things. I can honestly admit that I'm one of the many many people that started the new year with a new healthy diet.
This is something I get asked a lot. And the answer is, the sooner the better! When we think about a dog's development into a balanced adult dog, the most important time for puppy school is between 8-12 weeks of age.
Did you know that dogs were bred to do many amazing things? We have hard working working dogs that can be used for pretty much anything! Herding, searching, running, detecting, swimming, jumping, fetching, agility, showing, obedience...
Most dog owners know to clean after their dogs on walks. But being a responsible dog owner means more than just picking up poo. It means that you are responsible for everything that your dog does outside. I
How to Prepare for a Day at the Beach with Your Dog? Going to the beach can be a lot of fun for us. We swim, sun bath, eat ice cream...But it can be a horrible experience for your dog.
Dog Trainer Eastern Suburbs Sydney: Should You Take Your Dog to the Beach or Not? Many people love spending their summer days at the beach. Sun bathing and swimming can be a lot of fun, but is it something you should enjoy with your dog?
Is your dog an angel at home and a monster outside? It is very common that dogs are very well behaved at home but out of control outside. And believe it or not, it's not the dog's fault. If your dog struggles to listen to you outside you haven't finished your training. Actually, you've forgotten the most important step of training a dog: distraction training. It's very important for proofing your commands and ensuring that your dog obeys outside home as well. But don't worry, I have a great game for you to play with your dog that will help to improve obedience. Here's advice from your dog behaviourist in Sydney!
This is a very common problem and the solution is often very simple. You simply aren't interesting enough. There might be other dogs, people, smells, sights and sounds that are far more interesting. Treats are a great way to get your dog focused on you, but it matters what sort of treats you have. Kibble might work at home, but for most dogs they don't work outside. Here's advice from an experienced dog trainer in Sydney.
It's a very common belief that we need to be a pack leader to our dogs. Sometimes people even blame lack of pack leadership for bad behaviours. But is it true though? First of all your dogs know perfectly well that you are not a dog. So the whole concept of being a pack leader gets a bit confusing. Here's advice from a dog trainer in Elizabeth Bay.
