By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer One of the problems that I have with dog owners and their dogs is that they tend to humanize their dogs and their actions. There is a difference between humanizing a dog and a dog that has picked up a human characteristic. In Read more…
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer This is another sensitive subject when it comes to dogs and their owners. Most dog owners are offended when they are told to leash their dogs especially when their dogs are not well behaved off-leash. The fact is that dogs love to run Read more…
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer Now that you have learned how to relax yourself, it is time to help your dogs to relax. Before we do that let’s find out what causes dogs to get anxious or stressed and also what the signs are of a stressed dog? Read more…
Training is the best tool and you are the best teacher.
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer Part 1 of 2. One of the reasons why a dog misbehaves or is unstable is because the dog is stressed due to the fact dog owners are anxious, emotional or stressed too. Most dog owners have a hard time relaxing in general, Read more…
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer It is very popular among some families to get a puppy or a dog during the Christmas holidays and give each other as a gift. Just like a New Year resolution, owning a dog wears off and people lose interest. Dogs should not Read more…
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer Before we make a decision we need to look at few things and consider some overall changes. It comes down to understanding breeds, dog’s roles in human society, regulated breeders or sellers and responsible dog owners. Breed was part of the decision Read more…
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer Every year, the winter holiday season continues to be a very popular time for families to get/give dogs as Christmas gifts. Unfortunately, it’s also probably the worst time of the year to bringing a new dog home for many reasons. Weather-wise, potty training Read more…
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer There are plenty of winter hazards out there, such as antifreeze and ice. Though some dog breeds (like Huskies and Malamutes) are better suited to cold weather, all dogs should have access to a warm shelter at all times. Here are some cold Read more…
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer How do I get my (adult) dog into a kennel or basically how do I introduce my dog to a kennel? First thing I would suggest is for you to work on you and your dog’s relationship. If you have a strong trusting Read more…