Dog Matters Blog
Tips, advices and balanced trainings for dog owners.
Not aggressive
“She is biting the kids - but she’s not aggressive! She just wants to play!” “He rushes up to other dogs and fights break out - but he is just being friendly - he is not aggressive!” “She’s growling at strangers - but she is not aggressive.” These are things I hear...
Free ebook + submit questions
Today I want to highlight my most recent free ebook, the, "Good Dog," ebook. Amazing name, right?While it may not be as in depth as some of my other books, this is one of my favourites because it's all about understanding the way your dog thinks and how to apply this...
Why not put a muzzle on your dog?
Why not try muzzle training for your dog?You may say, "I don't need to - my dog isn't aggressive."But could there be other reasons to teach your dog to accept a muzzle?There's a stigma around muzzles and people are put off from trying them, even if their dog does show...
Transform your dog with the basics
So often trainers over-complicate things but really, so much of the gold results is in getting the foundations right. When you're facing a problem you would like to solve, ask, is there anything in the foundations that we haven't kept up with? The answer is often...
Puppy season
It’s always puppy season here at Dog Matters! If you know a someone who is getting a new puppy, or you are yourself and you would like to make sure you cover the important priorities so that your puppy develops into the best dog they can be, grab the Puppy Priorities...
Are you still struggling with leash pulling?
Time and time again, I see people online trying to figure out the secret to stop their dog pulling on the leash. They've tried gadgets and gizmos a plenty, as The Little Mermaid would say... They've tried changing directions. They've tried standing still. They've...
Markers
Do you use markers in training? How many? Or are you reading this asking, “Tenille, what the heck is a marker?!” In today’s quick video I explain three types of markers we use in training and what they mean to your dog. Why use markers? Clarity! It's the best way to...
Still having trouble with leash pulling?
Today I am sending you a quick video about why your dog might still be pulling on the lead, despite all the tips and tricks you've tried. You can watch it here on Facebook. Thankfully, if you need more help with this, you can join the Frantic To Focused program and it...
Who your dog needs?
Do you want to know the psychology behind any dog behaviour so that you can use it to solve any problem behaviour your dog might come up with? When it boils down to it, if a dog is performing a behaviour, they believe that there is something in it for them. (Kind of...