Understanding Dog Aggression: Common Causes and Solutions

While it’s extremely rare that clients who continue to follow the 5 Golden Rules ever runs into this issue, it is possible. Dogs react to stimuli. So, the first thing to do to change your dogs’ behavior is to ensure you are strictly following the 5 Golden Rules. Check out this article to learn more. … Continue reading Understanding Dog Aggression: Common Causes and Solutions

Transform Your Dog’s Behavior with Our Exclusive Board & Train

Pack Leader Dog Training in Redding offers exclusive board & Train services for its clients. The large facility provides the highest quality equipment, large outdoor access, temperature regulated housing, and more so you have a happy, calm, and obedient dog.

When Walking Your Dog Isn’t Necessary: A Guide to Adjusting Your Routine

Walking your dog is essential, but not always suitable due to health or behavioral reasons. Halting walks can reduce stress and improve bonding. Alternative activities like playdates and training can provide mental and physical stimulation. Reintroducing walks gradually is crucial for a positive experience.

How to Keep Our Dogs from Jumping on the Counter

Is your pet transforming your kitchen into their personal dining spot? Find out why dogs counter surf and learn how to get this habit to stop entirely. It all starts with being your dog’s pack leader. What is counter-surfing? And why do dogs do it? This term is used to describe the behavior of dogs … Continue reading How to Keep Our Dogs from Jumping on the Counter

Understanding Seizures in Dogs: Commonality, Causes, Health Effects, and Treatment

Trembling or shaking may be a seizure.

Seizures in dogs are more common than many realize and can stem from various causes, including idiopathic epilepsy, infectious diseases, poisoning, metabolic issues, brain tumors, and trauma. The immediate danger is potential injury, with long-term seizures posing risks of brain damage. Treatment options and prognosis depend on the underlying cause and management. For comprehensive information, visit reputable sources such as The American Kennel Club, The Epilepsy Foundation, and your veterinarian’s office.

Choosing a Dog Trainer: Important Questions to Consider

When looking for a dog trainer, ask about the types of training offered, cost, specific dog issues addressed, private or group classes, board & train options, qualifications, training methods, and guarantees. Consider others' experiences. Provide detailed information about your dog to the trainer. This will help in making an informed decision.

The Best Dog Training Techniques To Stop Excessive Barking

How to Handle Excessive Barking with Gentle Methods What’s the Problem? Excessive barking is a common problem among dog owners. It can be caused by many factors, including boredom, anxiety, fear, or even pain. In most cases, excessive barking can be managed with proper training and understanding of the dog's needs. The goal of such … Continue reading The Best Dog Training Techniques To Stop Excessive Barking

Should You Punish Your Dog While Training?

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Dog training is an integral part of responsible dog ownership, but how to pursue it is really the question. Should punishment, then, be considered fair game to get your pup to behave as one wants them to? This forms the basis for an ongoing debate between the only positive reinforcement and those who would use … Continue reading Should You Punish Your Dog While Training?

My Dog is Smarter Than Yours!

Introduction Most people think that dogs are dumb and uninteresting, but they're wrong. Dogs may not be able to pass the SAT or learn Spanish, but they have some amazing abilities that can really impress you. These include the fact that they can read your facial expressions and predict when their favorite people will come … Continue reading My Dog is Smarter Than Yours!