My Dog ALWAYS Pees When My Sister Comes Over, What Should I Do?

Dear Family Pupz,

This has happened a couple times now, so I need to figure out how to deal with it. I have a 1 year old Aussiedoodle, and he was fully housetrained when I got him.

We have a fair number of male and female visitors to our apartment, and he get excited but has never had any accidents.

However, EVERY TIME my sister comes over, my dog has urinated in the house pretty soon after she comes inside. He's not lifting his leg like he's marking, but actually squatting like he does when he just has to pee.

Family PupzJune 17, 2021

My Dog Always Runs Away When I Pick Up The Leash, What Should I Do?

Dear Family Pupz,

One of the most frustrating things about being Roxie’s (a French Bulldog) mom is that she always runs away from me the minute I pick up her leash when it’s time to give her a walk.

It’s gotten to the point where my boyfriend and I have to go chase/hunt her down together to even have a chance of getting her harness and leash on her for a walk.

Family PupzJune 17, 2021batch1

Our World Is Disneyland To Our Dogs

Do you remember when you took your little brother/sister, your son/daughter, or your young cousin to Disneyland for the first time?

Imagine for a moment, the sheer amount of sensory overload that their brains must have been experiencing when they excitedly walked through the park turnstiles for the first time.

Family PupzJune 16, 2021batch1

Your Dog Doesn't Understand English

“Well of course dogs don’t understand English, I’m not an idiot!”, might be exactly what you’re saying to yourself right now.

And for most of you, this might be completely obvious, but for others, whether they’re aware of it or not, the idea that our dogs don’t come out of their mother’s womb knowing the entire English language (or the language that you regularly use) is a bit foreign to them…

Family PupzMay 9, 2021batch1

Why Does My Dog Look Away From Me?

This body signal can be used to signal friendly intentions, stress/avoidance or warning/guarding.

What To Do When Your Puppy Whines in His Crate At Night

When my dog is crying/whining in his/her crate at night, should I let them “cry it out”, so as not to encourage this behavior? This question is, by far, the most common question that I receive on crate training.

Family PupzJanuary 18, 2021batch1, Puppy Training

How To Train Your Dog Not to Jump

One of the most common dog training requests I get from my clients is to help them with a dog that jumps. This dog might jump up on them, family members, house guests, and/or anyone and everyone that they might encounter while out on walks in the neighborhood or at a nearby park.

Family PupzNovember 14, 2020batch1

5 Ways To Keep Your Dog Safe And Happy All Summer Long

Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking when he looks at you sitting on the couch? Is it possible he may be thinking “Well, are we going to do ANYTHING today?”

Like you, your dog is probably more than ready to get out of the house and enjoy the summer before it quickly passes. His problem, however, is he can't buy plane tickets, drive a car or even just go for a walk by himself.

Family PupzJuly 18, 2020batch1

Preventing Separation Anxiety In Your Dog Post-Quarantine

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us indoors at a level unprecedented in modern history, whether due to real unemployment levels reaching the highest level in the U.S. since 1934, or due to nearly half of all the employed U.S. workforce now working remotely from home.

This has led to a tremendous increase in the time we’ve been spending indoors with our dogs…

Family PupzMay 4, 2020batch1

Using Your Dog’s Daily Meals For Enrichment & Training

… In other words, dogs were happier when they earned a reward by performing a task, rather than just being freely handed a treat.

Family PupzMarch 24, 2020batch1

Private Dog Training Vs Group Classes?

A question I often get asked is what the difference in benefits is between private dog training in comparison to group dog training classes.

Dog Training TipsFamily PupzJanuary 22, 2020Family Pupzdog training denver, batch1 Comments

How Dogs Learn

Let’s explore the 2 main principles of learning:

By association
By consequence

Dog Training TipsFamily PupzJune 8, 2019Family Pupzdog learning, batch1Comment

3 Benefits Of Teaching Your Dog To Down/Stay

Why teach your dog to perform a “down-stay”?

It's a great impulse control exercise.⁣
It could be an alternative to undesirable behaviors we experience. ⁣

Dog Training TipsFamily PupzMay 17, 2019Family Pupzdog training denver, batch1Comment

3 Tips For Successful Puppy Socialization

If done properly, early positive exposure to a variety of environments will help your puppy adjust socially in a human society & build your puppy’s confidence.

How To "Speak Dog"?

The best way to “speak dog” is to train your dog by utilizing positive training methods that reward the behaviors you want and that tap into your dog’s way of learning.

Adult Dog TrainingFamily PupzApril 3, 2019Family Pupzdog training denver, batch1Comment

Dog Body Language (Mouth: Lip Licks and Tongue Flicks)

For a dog, personal space is of great importance, and as such, lip licks & tongue flicks can be used as an indication of a personal space violation.

Dog Body Language (Mouth: Yawns)

Yawns are some of the most common communication signals dog owners observe in their dogs.

Puppy Feeding Tip For New Puppy Parents

A great and alternative way to feed your puppy her daily meal is to ask her for behaviors and reward her with her kibble every time she is successful.

How To Crate Train Your Puppy

Crate training is essential for successful potty training. It helps create a private spot for your puppy & allows your pup to travel safely in a car, or on an airplane.

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