Socializing a Dog in Los Angeles
It is 10:30 on a sunny Saturday morning in Southern California. ☀️
Every dog is different, and every case deserves its own consultation. We must cater to the dog and the family, that’s what any good behavior consultant or board-certified professional trainer does. That said, I want[...]
Over the years I have worked with hundreds of clients here at “I Said Sit!” School for Dogs. We help lay the foundation and make progress toward goals in our training programs, and in many[...]
What is a CBCC? CBCC stands for “Certified Behavior Consultant Canine”. We have an advanced level of knowledge regarding canine behavior modification. Most of us are also skilled dog trainers, but we often work on[...]
I am the first to admit that I have a dog paraphernalia addiction. A collar or harness for every activity, and a matching leash of course, tech gadgets, food dispensing toys, I love them all![...]
Janet Graham, our head trainer, was recently interviewed by PetInsider.com about canine body language. One thing Janet works with her clients on in training programs is reading their dog’s body language. Dogs cannot talk so[...]
Sometimes you just feel like baking. I had recently seen other web posts about these dog treats people are making using silicone baking pans. Well I got the urge to bake and I had to[...]
I wrote a previous article entitled, “Why do you say not to let our dogs meet on leash?” In short, on-leash greetings are one of the fastest ways to create unwanted behaviors. That said, I[...]
“He didn’t like it.” “She didn’t like it.” These are the four words that often accompany the biggest loss of opportunity for my clients and their dogs. Similarly these same four words often signify a[...]
First, what is “hand targeting?” It is a simple “trick” wherein your dog learns to tap his or her nose onto your fist or open hand. Check out our blog post on why this is[...]
Our group classes at “I Said Sit!” School for Dogs, often start with a few minutes of practicing “Hand Targeting.” This looks like a simple game in which your dog taps her nose on your[...]
It is 10:30 on a sunny Saturday morning in Southern California. ☀️
Your dog is nine years old, gray is creeping across their muzzle,
Ding-dong. Your dog explodes into a frenzy of alarm barking. Ding-dong again—and