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 Most dogs are working dogs of working breeds. Play can replace work they need to do. This is apparent in most high energy/hyper dogs. The solution by the owners and dog professionals usually is exercising the dog to the point that he is Read more…
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer For this article, I need to clear a few things in order to make sense. There are wild animals such as tigers, lions and porcupines. There are wild dogs like African wild dogs, Canids or Australian wild dogs and Dingos. Pet dogs are 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 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 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 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…
Q & A with Saro Boghozian, Certified Expert Dog Trainer. What are your thoughts about dog training? The reality is that in our human society and urban living, all dogs need to be trained in order to be able to live a healthy and balanced life with humans. Training is a Read more…