Remember that dog who just knew you didn’t want her piddling in the house? Some dogs just need a slight sense of disapproval from you, and they virtually housebreak themselves. But you don’t have one of those dogs…or you wouldn’t be reading this! So how do we house train the dog who just doesn’t seem [...]
Why Dog Obedience Training?
Posted by: on 3.08.12 Leave a Comment
As a dog obedience trainer here in Atlanta, I get to work with dogs with all sorts of behavioral issues quite fequently. Working with issues like separation anxiety, rescue dog rehab, all types of aggression and general problem solving are my specialties. But every once in a while I get pooches (generally [...]
Dog Nutrition Tips from the Atlanta Dog Wizard
Posted by: on 2.16.12 Leave a Comment
As with humans, nutrition also plays a very important role in your dog’s life. One of the first questions I ask when I am conducting an evaluation of a dog is: “What are you feeding him?” That’s because an improper diet can lead to some very common behavioral issues such as hyperactivity, anxiety and aggression. [...]
Sydney After Obedience Training and Aggression Rehab
Posted by: on 2.08.12 Leave a Comment
It has been a great two weeks of obedience training and aggression rehab with Sydney the 9 year old Lab. She has definitely been a challenge for many reasons. Obviously her age was an obstacle, but not because of the “old dog new tricks” adage, mainly because she tires easy and has arthritis. This puts [...]
Sydney a Week Into the Obedience Training and Aggression Rehab
Posted by: on 2.02.12 Leave a Comment
Sydney has had quite a week of obedience training at the Dog Wizard. Since she is 9 years old and has arthritis, I’ve had to take it a little slower than I do with the younger pooches. Again, it isn’t impossible or necessarily more difficult to teach an “old dog new tricks.” It generally just [...]
Sydney’s First Day
Posted by: on 1.25.12 Leave a Comment
Say hello to Sydney! She is a 9 year old yellow Labrador Retriever. Her owner contacted me because Sydney has recently been displaying signs of aggression toward humans and dogs. I know what you’re thinking.- “No way that sweet looking ol girl could have an aggressive bone in her body. A Lab? No way! They are [...]
