Training Tips & News

How to Stop a Dog From Being Aggressive Towards Cats

It's common for dogs and cats to clash, but it can become a serious problem if your dog shows true aggressive behavior towards your own cats or any other animals that wander into your backyard. As a responsible pet parent, it's essential to tackle the problem if your dog is showing aggressive behavior towards cats because it could cause a [...]

2025-11-26T05:03:25-05:00July 19th, 2025|

Why Do Dogs Bark at Nothing?

All dogs bark. While this is normal behavior, it can be frustrating or overwhelming when a dog decides to bark excessively. Sometimes it seems like a dog barks for no reason at all. However, this isn't accurate, because dogs don't bark for no reason; the reason for dog barking just isn't apparent to you at the time. Below you can [...]

2026-04-02T04:01:35-04:00June 10th, 2025|

What Is the Difference Between Operant Conditioning and Classical Conditioning?

Operant conditioning and classical conditioning are fundamental concepts in behavioral psychology that can be applied to dog training. While similar in some ways, these two concepts are based on very different principles. If you're hoping to train your dog or correct unwanted behaviors, understanding the difference between classical and operant conditioning is critical. So what is the difference between operant [...]

2026-04-02T04:18:08-04:00March 17th, 2025|

Do You Need a Dog Training Business License to Train Dogs?

Have you ever considered starting your own dog training business? Perhaps you have experience training your own dogs and would like to share that knowledge with others. Or maybe you just adore dogs and want to learn more about them. Whatever the reason may be, becoming a successful dog trainer is possible — provided you follow all the right steps. [...]

2023-03-24T14:27:12-04:00March 7th, 2023|

What Is an English Slip Lead?

A slip leash, or slip lead, acts as an all-in-one leash and collar that easily slips over a dog's head onto its neck. With a few quick adjustments, the English slip lead turns into a head collar, making it an effective tool for training and safely moving a dog from one place to another. Keep reading to learn how English [...]

2023-01-03T11:08:42-05:00December 7th, 2022|

How to Use a Pet Corrector

Is your dog exhibiting unwanted behaviors? From play-biting to incessant barking, there's no shortage of bad habits that can frustrate pet parents. If you're looking to improve your pet's behavior, a Pet Corrector can help. Let's take a closer look and learn how to use a pet corrector. What Is a Pet Corrector? A Pet Corrector is a can of [...]

2025-10-30T10:17:19-04:00November 24th, 2022|