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Common Dog Behavioral Problems and How to Fix Them

Common Dog Behavioral Problems and How to Fix Them

Surprisingly, nearly 20% of dogs exhibit problematic behaviors at some point in their lives. Imagine walking a dog only to confront incessant barking or unexpected aggression – it’s a reality many handlers face. Addressing these issues requires an understanding of the root cause and tailored interventions, essential for fostering a harmonious environment. Historically, many behavioral … Read more

How to Handle Separation Anxiety in Dogs

How to Handle Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Consider the moment when a dog’s heart races as their owner picks up the keys to leave. This isn’t just about missing companionship; separation anxiety can manifest in distressing behaviors such as barking, chewing, and pacing. For experts in canine behavior, this presents not only a challenge but also an opportunity to delve into the … Read more

Potty Training Tips for Puppies

Potty Training Tips for Puppies

Potty training tips for puppies are a must for new pet parents who want a clean, well-trained home environment. Recognizing that puppies, much like toddlers, aren’t born with knowledge of bathroom etiquette can be quite revelatory. In fact, consistency in potty training can reduce incidents by up to 60% within the first month. Potty training, … Read more

My dog is “protective” of me!

We hear the words, “My dog is protective of me and I think that is why he/she is aggressive.” Or some variation of this, a lot at Off Leash K9. Here is what most people simply don’t understand
 most of these dogs aren’t actually aggressive. They are worried! That’s right
 worried. Many fearful or insecure … Read more

How do I get my dog to stop nipping, play biting, and mouthing?

This is one of the first questions we are asked in our puppy training class. Some dogs are more prone to this than other dogs. Breeds like the Belgian Malinois, Australian Shepherds, German Shepherds, Huskies, etc are all, what we refer to as, “prey driven”, “herding” dogs; meaning, they instinctively want to herd and chase … Read more

Socializing a new Puppy

Why Is Socializing A New Puppy So Important? What is socialization and why is it so important? At our puppy class, we get asked about socializing a new puppy over and over, again. Here is the bottom line: Socialization is getting your puppy acquainted with as many different animals, people, smells, sights, sounds and different … Read more

Dog Skin Allergies and Ailments – How to Deal

Dealing with dog skin allergies and ailments can be extremely frustrating. You can’t ask your pet how she/he feels; you can only observe his/her behavior and treat the outward symptoms. As a pet owner we want our pup feeling great even when suffering with allergies. If you are accustomed to seeking out natural remedies for … Read more

Pack Leadership

As trainers, we consistently give people pointers and information on how to be the pack leader. Appropriate pack leadership is the key to a healthy, happy relationship between your dog and you. First, some background. What does it mean when we hear, “Dogs are pack animals.”? It simply means that dogs stick together and roam … Read more

Fixing Food Aggression in Dogs

At Off Leash K9 Training, we are deal with food aggression in dogs every day. Many people ask, “How can I stop food aggression with my dog?” First, food aggression in dogs can be caused by numerous factor including poor pack leadership, food desperation where the dog doesn’t know if or when he will get … Read more