An Honest Answer From a Professional Dog Trainer A very reasonable and common question to ask when you have a dog is: "Should I hire a dog trainer, or can I train my dog myself?" My answer may surprise you. You absolutely can train your own dog. In fact, I believe many people are capable of teaching their dog everything from basic obedience to overcoming minor behavioral challenges without ever hiring a professional. So why do trainers exist? Because the question isn't really whether your dog...

Are you tired of yelling at your dog to get them to listen? Do you feed your dog their food by putting it in a bowl? Are you looking for...

Now, I don't exactly get this specific question a lot, but I definitely have to explain to people more often than not that growling is NOT a bad behavior and should not be punished. Growling is a form of communication. We would never punish a child (at least I hope not) for telling us they do not like something or someone. In most, if not all cases, punishment leads to worsening the underlying problem. Now, don't get me wrong, growling is not necessarily a wanted behavior by our human...