Managing a multi-dog household requires careful planning, consistent training, and attention to individual needs. With the right approach, you can create a harmonious environment where all your dogs thrive.

A sore throat in dogs can be tricky to detect. If your dog is coughing, gagging, or their bark sounds different, they may have an irritated or inflamed throat. While mild inflammation is usually not a major concern, it can sometimes signal a more serious underlying condition. Fortunately, there are both veterinary treatments and holistic home remedies to help your pup r

After your dog bites someone, it can make you think twice about whether or not it’s a good idea to keep them as a pet. Here are the four key areas that can help you assess the danger of your dog’s future behavior and whether they can safely stay in your home or not.

Dog separation anxiety is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects many canine companions and their guardians.

Leash reactivity can make walks stressful for both you and your dog. Whether your dog reacts to other dogs, people, or fast-moving objects, the key to success is patience, consistency, and structured training. Our Leash Reactivity Intensive Program is designed to help you and your dog build confidence and remain calm during walks.

Fostering a strong bond with your new puppy is one of the best ways to turn them into a dream companion. 

Building a bond can begin from the moment you pick your pup up and bring it home, so being prepared and knowing how to make your puppy’s first experiences with you the best they can be can help you bond with them.

Here are our top 10 tips for how to build an instant bond with your new puppy starting on day one.

Does your dog jump on you as if they've got springs on their feet? Like it or not, we humans are to blame.

We not only permit this behavior, we encourage it. We know we shouldn't encourage jumping, but a fuzzy puppy is just too cute to resist.

We forget that cute behavior in a puppy can become a real nuisance when they grow up.

If your normally sweet and loving dog turns into a snarling hound from hell when you try to take something away from them, they are engaging in a behavior called “resource guarding.”

This article examines the warning signs of resource guarding in dogs, situations that provoke the behavior, and what to do about it using positive training methods.

There are many reasons to train a dog to stay off the furniture. You may want to protect your upholstery and clothes from getting hair all over them when you sit on the couch or prevent your dog from crowding you or your guests when you’re relaxing or entertaining. 

Last week, I opened my front door and discovered a dog on my patio! Someone tossed their dog inside the front gates of my place and took off - can you believe that? Please donate to my fundraiser for his foster care while I find him another home.

After your dog bites someone, it can make you think twice about whether or not it’s a good idea to keep them as a pet. Here are the four key areas that can help you assess the danger of your dog’s future behavior and whether they can safely stay in your home or not.

Adopting a new furry friend can be a life-changing experience, and if you are not prepared, it can quickly become overwhelming - especially if it’s your first time owning a pup.

If your puppy won’t stop crying, barking, whining, or howling in a crate or when you leave the room, this is an early sign of separation anxiety,

If you are someone who loves hiking and backpacking, there’s no doubt your four-legged companion would love to join you on this journey, too. While this can be great fun for you and your dog, it’s important to consider how to do this safely, so here are nine tips to make sure your and your furry companion remain safe on the trails.

Crackers is a foster rescue dog who, without YOUR help, is at risk of being euthanized at only one and half years old. Though she is a super sweet dog who loves to play and love up on anyone she meets, she has some behavioral issues that coupled with her size and strength have make it difficult for her to get adopted out.

Now that the hottest summer months are here, the risk of your dog getting dehydrated and overheating is extremely high. Here’s what you need to know about heat stroke in dogs, what to do if your dog seems overheated, and how to avoid your dog getting too hot in the first place.

As a dog trainer who advocates for taking your dog on new adventures, one of the things I love most about living in Echo Park, Los Angeles is that it is filled to the brim with dog-friendly places to go.

So, if you have a bored dog at home, I recommend exploring the city with them whenever you can, and here are a few of my favorite, east side, dog-friendly hotspots.

Living with a dog with separation anxiety can wreak havoc in your life! Find out the common causes of dog separation anxiety and how to identify and treat it from a dog separation anxiety specialist.

Los Angeles Dog Trainer Aims To Change Public Perception Of Dog Training

PRESS RELEASE (February 26, 2018) - Leash reactive dogs—dogs that bark and lunge aggressively at other dogs or people while on a leash—have become an epidemic in Los Angeles. 

Puppy Training 101: Socialization is the process by which a dog guardian creates positive associations for a puppy with the world around them during the early developmental stages of the puppy’s life.