Psychiatric Service Dog Training Here is a jump-to-table of contents. In this article I will discuss: What Is A Psychiatric Service Dog? Do I Qualify For A Psychiatric Service Dog? Psychiatric Service Dog Conditions Psychiatric Service Dog Training Psychiatric Service Dog Tasks How Can A Psychiatric Service Dog Help? PTSD Service Dogs Psychiatric Service Dogs […]
Dog Training
Why Do Dogs Lick You – 12 Surprising Reasons
Why Do Dogs Lick You Almost all dog lovers like getting dog licks. Unless your dog eats poop, Yuck! But why does my dog lick me so much? As a Dog Training Los Angeles company, we are well-suited to answer all questions about dog behavior and training, including, “Why does my dog lick me so […]
How Do I Make My Dog A Service Dog
Here is a jump-to-table of contents. In this article, I will discuss: How Do I Make My Dog A Service Dog Service Dog Training Manual Service Dog Temperament, Personality and Demeanor Why Service Dogs Fail Service Dog Certification Public Access Test (PAT) Service Dog In Training (SDIT) Service Dog Training Los Angeles FAQs How Do […]
Why Do Dogs Eat Poop
Poop Eating – Coprophagia This is going to be a crappy post about a smelly behavior most parents don’t like to discuss — a dog’s secret obsession with eating poop. Many dogs are poop connoisseurs and in fact, will eat not just their own poop but other species’ poop. (Yumm) To clarify, for the purpose […]
Foundation Dog Training
The Importance of Foundation Training (For Most Behavior & Training Problems) What Is Foundation Training? Foundation training encompasses the sets of behaviors and skills a dog needs to practice daily to succeed in life to build emotional and cognitive resiliency, confidence, and obedience. Some of the key, self-soothing foundation training behaviors are Sit, Down, […]
Covid-19 and Pets
Coronavirus And Pets (COVID-19 update) We are OPEN. In these stressful times, rest assured, as always, my number one concern is of the safety of the pets and families I work with. One of the many benefits of my non-volume approach to dog training, dog boarding, and optimal pet care is a reduction in the […]
Dog Trainer Certification & How To Become a Certified Dog Trainer
How To Choose a Dog Trainer & Dog Trainer Certifications Updated January 2023 Feel free to use the navigation below to jump to the appropriate section. Dog Training Industry Problems How To Become A Certified Dog Trainer What Are Dog Trainer Certifications And Certificates? Why Are Independent Certification And Testing Organizations So Important? Recommended Dog […]
Abuse of The Service Dog Title
Service Dog Certification (Updated January 2023) Can I travel with my Emotional Support Dog? On December 2, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced it’s revising its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulation on the transportation of service animals. What does this mean for parents with emotional support dogs or other animals? First, it is […]
Dogs & Yoga Health Benefits
Yoga For A Dog’s Health Benefits Dogs & Yoga = Doga. Both are things I love, but let me be clear, I am not an expert on Yoga. The former I have spent decades loving, while the latter I am a premature novice, and by no means a yogi. That being said, the concept of […]
Top 11 Reasons to Spay & Neuter Your Dog
Should I Spay And Neuter My Dog? (Updated in 2023 and continuously updated based on current research) Before clients look for a spay and neuter clinic, they bring their puppy to me for puppy boot camp training, behavior, and spay/neuter advice. Spaying and neutering is a hot topic. Almost as controversial as what to feed […]
Service Dogs: Many Asian Countries Setting a Good Example
Service Dogs In Asia (Updated October 2022) A guide dog is trained to lead visually impaired people, while a service dog – otherwise known as a service animal – is specially trained to assist a person with a variety of physical and mental disabilities. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service dog’s […]
How to Find Pet Friendly Apartments in Los Angeles – Moving With A Pet Resume
Los Angeles Pet-Friendly Apartments, When Moving With a Dog or Cat (Updated 2020) Here are all of the dog and pet products that we recommend when searching for a pet-friendly apartment How important is a dog resume or curriculum vitae (CV)? A dog resume is very important if you live in Los Angeles or any […]
Dog Training and Family Participation
Family Dog Training (updated 2020) I get many calls around the holidays for dog training. Los Angeles families adopt pets for the holidays when everyone is happy and hopeful. However, when a person gets a dog as a surprise for a loved one or when one family member does not want a dog or is […]
Poisoning A Dog Training Cue
Making A Dog Training Cue A Punishment (Updated 2020) Poisoning anything sounds dangerous which is why so many dog trainers and clients don’t realize or want even to think that they may have poisoned their dog training cues. The good news is, it won’t kill you or your dog. The bad news is, your dog […]
14 Things Your Dog Trainer Wishes You Knew
Dog Trainer Secrets (Updated 2020) Here are all of the dog aggression equipment, collars, harnesses and pet products that we recommend Ever wonder what your dog trainer secretly wants you to understand if you want to be a great dog training student or client? Or what to work on with your dog trainer? Every pet […]
LIMA Dog Training?
What Is LIMA Dog Training? The Foible of Inclusivity in “Teaching.” Is LIMA dog training humane? Why LIMA Is Not Enough Disclaimer: I practice veganism and Buddhism which regardless of which lineage you follow has nonharm to all sentient beings as a core value and practice. Hence, the ethics and morals that guide me do […]
8 Reasons Why Dogs Are Not Pack Animals
Are Dogs Pack Animals? Here are all of the dog aggression equipment, collars, harnesses and pet products that we recommend Check out our dog training Los Angeles and Southern California services or our phone and video consultations to get help from anywhere in the world! (Updated 2020) How many times have you heard that dogs […]
8 Reasons Why I Don’t Allow My Dogs In The Kitchen
Dogs In The Kitchen Are A Bad Idea (Updated 2020) Here are all of the dog products mentioned in this article and pet products that we recommend Check out our dog boot camp training in Los Angeles services if your dog is in the Greater Los Angeles or Southern California area or our phone and […]
The Science of Dog Training
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 […]
My Dog Doesn’t Like Toys
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