Dog Training Is Simple (As long as you change) (Updated 2020) Do you want to change or do you want your dog to change when dog training? Los Angeles California families are often surprised to hear that they must change if they want their dog’s behavior to change. Even during our Los Angeles Dog Boot […]
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My Dog Doesn’t Like Toys
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Generalization in Dog Training
The Importance Of Dog Training Generalization (Updated January 2023) Generalization definition or generalizing a dog’s behavior is the process of reproducing the desired behavior in various environments, settings, and conditions different from the initially trained behavior in the original environment. Generalization is also known as cross-contextualization and proofing (with distractions.) Training Your Dog For […]
Morals and Ethics of Dog Breeding
Is Dog Breeding Ethical? (Updated 2020) Most of the time dog breeding is not ethical or done for the health and wellbeing of the dog. Although my article focuses on irresponsible journalism and a specific dog breed (Briard’s) one can extrapolate all of the same arguments to every dog breed. After reading Nancy Kalish’s article […]
Roots & Shoots Jane Goodall Teams up with Russell Hartstein of Fun Paw Care
Jane Goodall Teams Up With Celebrity Dog Trainer Russell Hartstein There are very few times in life when you get to work with a hero. Dr. Jane Goodall is thrice a hero of humanity, animals, and the environment. When she came to Miami and asked if I would work with Roots & Shoots to train […]
Dog Daycare Problems
Dog Daycare Problems (Updated September 2023) A friend and client had asked for their previously trained dog to attend boarding and training in my home. This is a dog whom I previously trained very well when he was a puppy but hadn’t seen for about a year. I was very excited to see him and […]
Dog Sledding Is Cruel & Dangerous
The Iditarod Is Cruel & Dangerous As an author, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT), I feel compelled to respond to a recent article about Dorada, an Alaskan Husky who recently dropped dead because of the Iditarod dog sled race. Author Mark Derr of Psychology Today defends the race in his best […]
How To Capture A Stray Dog
How To Catch A Feral or Stray Dog? This page contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. This means that if you click on one of the product links, Fun Paw Care will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support Fun Paw Care and allows […]
Ear Cropping, Tail Docking & Declawing Ethical?
Is Ear Cropping and Tail Docking Ethical? (Updated 2022) Throughout my dog training career, I have seen many unpleasant examples of animal exploitation. For example, why do we dock the tails and crop the ears of dogs (mutilate and disfigure) for our pleasure? In this article, I will be focusing primarily on Canis lupus familiaris […]
Throw Away Your Dog’s Food Bowl
Food Bowls For Dogs (Updated 2020) Here are all of the dog/cat treats, food bowls, and pet products that we recommend Should you throw away your pet’s food bowl as Fun Paw Care, contemporary ethologists, and up-to-date Certified Dog Behaviorists and Dog Trainers advocate doing? Yes! In most cases, you need to train your dog […]
Pet Ownership: Right or Privilege?
Dog “Ownership” A Basic Human Right Or Privilege? (Updated 2023) Here are all of the dog training equipment, collars, harnesses, and pet products that we recommend I was speaking with a Los Angeles dog training friend of mine and we got to talking about traditional and balanced dog “trainers” with regard to corrections (typically used […]
Pitbull Service Dog
Can A Pitbull Be A Service Dog? (Updated September 2023) The question of “Can Pitbulls be service dogs?” comes up often in cities and counties with regressive, discriminatory Breed Specific Legislation and Breed Discrimination Legislation (BSL/BDL) laws. With so many people parenting “Pit Bulls,” and ignoring ignorant it got me thinking about how many working […]
How to Use a Shock Collar Correctly
Should You Use A Shock Collar? (Updated January 2023) If you are considering using a dog training collar such as a shock collar (euphemistically referred to as a vibration collar, static collar, pager collar, tingle collar, tickle collar, E collar, recall collar, electric collar, positive reinforcement collar, stimulation collar, remote “training” collar, prong collar […]
Things to Buy Before Getting a Puppy
What to Buy for a New Puppy (Updated 2020) This page contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. This means that if you click on one of the product links, Fun Paw Care may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support Fun Paw Care and […]
Is My Dog Obese
Is My Dog Obese? (Updated 2020) There are far too many obese dogs. Besides unhealthy dog food, and the quantity, quality, and frequency of feeding, one of the main health issues with an obese dog is that overweight dogs live on average of 2 ½ years less than a healthy dog! Dogs’ lives are already […]
Dangerous Dog Foods
Dangerous Foods for Dogs (Updated 2022) Here are all of the dog foods and treats that we recommend Check out our dog training boot camp in Los Angeles if your dog is in the Greater Los Angeles or Southern California area or our phone and video consultations to get pet nutrition advice from anywhere in the […]
Dog Parks | Dangers Of Dog Parks
Dog Parks Here are all of the dog park equipment, dog collars, harnesses and pet products that we use and recommend (Updated 2020) Are Fenced-In, Off-Leash Dog Parks Safe? Most of the time no. Dog parks have pros and cons but the negatives far outweigh the positives. Most dog parks are dangerous for your dog’s […]
My Dog Only Listens When I Have Treats
Dog Training Is Not Dog Bribing This training guide covers how to train your dog effectively using treats, (not bribing). Common Dog Training Problems Learning Theory Basics Should I Use Food To Train My Dog? Should I Use A Dog Treat Bag How to use Food Correctly When Dog Training How To Use A Food […]
Should I Let My Dog On My Bed Or Couch
Allowing A Dog On The Bed And Couch (Updated 2020) Occasionally I get called to a behavior or dog training client’s home and there seems to be tension in the human relationship. Often, it involves how to raise a well-behaved dog, what rules they should enforce, and what should be permissible in the household. Just […]
