People today are busier than ever, juggling full-time work, family commitments, and a host of other responsibilities. In some families, houses are all but bare the majority of the working week, only becoming a hub of activity on weekends. This unprecedented new modern lifestyle causes a dilemma for many people, Read more…
I see many dog owners who are concerned about their dog’s high energy level. Some dogs seem to have lots of energy, but is it high energy or bad habits? Some dog owners feel that their puppy or their adult dog is high energy and it needs a lot of Read more…
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer There are many methods of dog training and each training method uses different tools, gadgets or ideas for training dogs. As a dog owner, you have many choices but which one is the best? You should probably choose the one that makes sense Read more…
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer Dogs are pack, social animals. Socialization is a genetic practice and is controlled by instinct. It is part of an animal’s survival skill. Without this skill, dogs will not be able to be part of a pack and will not be able to Read more…
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer Nowadays, owning a dog is nothing short of a fashion statement. Many people assume it’s a simple acquisition and if it doesn’t work they can return it, fix it, or discard it. They overlook the fact that they are dealing with an animal Read more…
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer Many dog owners believe the only way to reward dogs is by using treats or assume that dogs only respond to treats. The reality is that we don’t give dogs enough credit. Dogs don’t need to be rewarded by food or treats only 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 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…