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.
Working from home with a dog can be a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it gives us extra time with the dogs we love, but on the other, our dogs don’t always understand work schedules and deadlines. Balancing playtime with work can be difficult, especially if your dog is used to a high level of attention and lots of play.
This brief history of the evolution of modern day dog training provides readers with insight into how today’s dog training methods were developed. Our goal in reprinting this article by Dr. Mary Burch is to help you, caring pet parents, understand how the different approaches in dog training were developed and to, hopefully, choose positive methods over force-based ones.
Dog Training Los Angeles: It’s Your Choice (IYC) is a critical core foundation game because it sets the stage for teaching self-control over all future reinforcers (reinforcers = anything your dog likes or enjoys). It teaches our dogs that all things of value must be earned. The premise of the game is that the “work” is what earns the reward not just the presence of those rewards in the environment.
Dog & Puppy Training Tips: Dogs are social creatures that benefit from being included in family activities. However, if a dog is afraid of fireworks, Independence Day can be a terrifying experience for them. To ensure the 4th of July doesn't turn into a traumatic experience for both you and your dog, it's important to have a plan for keeping your dog safe and comfortable when the fireworks go off. Here are some tips from a Los Angeles dog trainer on how to get your dog or puppy ready for Independence Day.
Taking your dog to a dog park in Los Angeles can be a bit of a mixed bag experience. To ensure you have the best time possible, it's a good idea to do a little dog training beforehand such as teaching your dog to come when called and to know the do's and don'ts for keeping your dog safe at the dog park.
Housebreaking your pup requires being be prepared with the right equipment and a plan for how to best potty train your puppy based on your particular living situation. The ideal way to house train a puppy is by keeping it in a crate or playpen when it is not being supervised and getting your puppy to the right spot, at the right time, in order to teach it where the potty is.
Does your dog take you for a walk instead of the opposite? Perhaps pulling so hard that their breathing is impeded in the process? Do you dread going for a walk, as a result, not only because you don’t want to be pulled all over the place, but because it seems to be causing undue strain for your dog, as well?
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Using the help of Dog Savvy and Alexandra’s virtual 8-week training program I am happy to report Roli is thrilled to stay home by herself and I can lead a totally normal life, leaving her at home and relaxed when need be!
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All of our sessions with Lexi have been online, which we were initially skeptical about. Turns out, they were amazing! It's nice to train from home where our dog is comfortable and we can control the environment.
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“Had a really great online intro session with Alexandra at Dog Savvy, helping us with our 1-year-old Boxer/Pit mix.. Highly recommend Dog Savvy to anyone looking for a dog trainer!
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I really can’t recommend Alexandra enough. At our first session, my dog wouldn’t come out of hiding to even see her, but she brought lots of patience, understanding (and treats). He’s a very different dog now thanks in large part to Dog Savvy.
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“I booked a 2-hour virtual Zoom session with Alexandra for my 8-week-old puppy and in just 2 hours, my puppy learned SO much. It was fantastic! I'm looking forward to working with Alexandra again.”
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“Lexi has been such a fabulous trainer in helping us with our severely behaviorally challenged, traumatized rescue dog. She is knowledgeable, patient, compassionate, and generous with her time and support.”
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In just one session, Alexandra was able to teach me positive ways to help my puppy exert his energy and influence his behavior to make good decisions on his own. Our remote session was very affordable and ultimately very helpful.”
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“Alexandra and the team at Dog Savvy are simply the best! I started working with her when my English Springer Spaniel was 10 weeks old, and her training methods made all the difference.”
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“Love Dog Savvy's training method! We started training for our Great Dane puppy at 3 months old. We knew it was imperative to start early and the growth he has made in just a couple months is amazing.!”
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“There is a reason Alexandra has so many positive reviews. She is a calm and helpful presence, and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone.”
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"My dog Bilbo and I have been attending Lexi's dog training classes for a few weeks and its the best decision I could have made. He listens so much better now - very grateful!”
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"Alexandra has helped us find ways to live our lives and at the same time help our dog feel more comfortable around other people. Highly recommend!”
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"I couldn’t take normal walks without my dog before I started training with Dog Savvy. Lexi has been an absolute miracle worker for my pup and me."
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"Emmie was so reactive, we couldn’t take her anywhere. We've made great progress these past few months since meeting with Lexi."
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"I couldn’t walk my dog, Jax, down the street without him erupting into embarrassing barking fits. I can now take Jax on peaceful walks without him barking even once!"
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"Alexandra has given us the tools to help Archie get over his issues that really have worked quickly."
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"Lexi is a wonderful dog trainer and coach who really cares about her clients. My dog is so much better behaved now.”
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"Lexi is an amazing dog trainer. She help us turn our out of control labrador into a model citizen. Highly recommend!
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"We had unsuccessfully worked with other trainers on our dog’s separation anxiety in the past, but thankfully met Lexi before losing our patience altogether!"
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"Fantastic dog trainer! Everyone remarks on how well-behaved our Labradoodle puppy is! Thank you for your wonderful help."
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I found Alexandra when I was looking for a trainer to help me with my dog’s incessant biting. I am so grateful to have found her! We did a virtual session which was honestly amazing. She walked me through each step of each training tool and it was great.