Our popular Ask A Trainer series is back. This time, expert dog trainer Judit Arroyo tackles a tough question from a reader about crate training and housebreaking her dog.
Question: We have a seven month old, spayed Rottweiler-Retriever mix. Unfortunately we did not start crate training her from the start but have now. She likes her […]

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Ask a Trainer: Introducing a New Dog Into a Household With Dogs.
By Judit Arroyo
Question: We want to adopt a two year old male dog. The problem is that we don’t know how our nine year old female dog will react to him. Where should they meet, and what can we do to help ensure they […]

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Ask a Trainer with Judit Arroyo
Question: How can I get my Chihuahua to stop biting and barking inappropriately (especially around food)? I have had this little dog since he was 8 weeks old, but I do not know how to break him of these two nasty habits. He has had tons of doggie training, but […]

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Whether you’re in the backyard or at an off-leash dog park, a reliable recall is one of the most important behaviors you can teach your dog.
Teaching the Recall:
To begin you’ll need a leash and collar for your dog, a long line leash (15 feet or more) and lots of dog treats.
Start with your […]

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Every dog owner needs to teach their dog a relinquish cue. Whether you use “Drop It”, “Give”, or “Leave It”, this is one of the most important behaviors your dog should know.
It’s easiest to start teaching a puppy “Drop It” but most every dog can learn this cue if you are patient and consistent. You’ll […]

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“Get Back” is a great behavior to teach your dog. Its helpful going in and out of doorways, moving through crowds, and especially before crossing the street.
To start you will need lots of dog treats and a leash for your dog. Begin with your dog on leash sitting at your left side in heel position. […]

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Okay. Summer is here and no matter how many times you go to the beach, go for a walk in the woods or hit the local dog park, it is inevitable that the summer blahs will set in. The “Dog Days of Summer” can get to be boring, especially for our favorite pups.
Well, we have […]

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…got you down? Don’t fret - it’s the perfect opportunity to work on your sit stay! Take advantage of bad weather and keep active by practicing the behaviors you need most.
Today we worked on sits and downs with a variety of distractions. My objective as a trainer is to test my dogs’ commitment to […]

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Ever wonder what it takes to be a search and rescue dog? Training, drive and above all - heart. According to the Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia (SARBC), search and rescue dogs must be proficient in obedience, agility, tracking, retrieving, and scenting.
The Vail Daily News recently profiled prospective search and rescue team […]

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If you’ve ever been to a Dog Obedience Competition, you already know that the “long sit” is perhaps the toughest of all obedience trials. Basically, the finalists of several obedience competitions put their respective dogs on a sit. Then, they leave the room. Whichever dog stays in their sit/stay the longest wins. At a recent […]

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PupLife.com recently had the opportunity to talk with agility expert and dog trainer, Cheryl Carter, owner of Candy’s Canines in Antioch, Illinois. Since 1996, Cheryl Carter and her excellent staff of instructors have been teaching and competing in the exciting sport of Canine Agility.
PupLife.com: Hi Cheryl. Thank you for participating in PupLife.com’s Annual Dog Health […]

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Jane Masterson, CPDT, has been training and walking dogs for 6 years. Inspired by Chris Bach’s “The Third Way” method and also by Ian Dunbar’s work, she uses both of these methods in her classes and private lessons at Canis Sapiens Dog Training. Jane is an advocate for building stronger relationships with your dog through […]

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