Dog Behavior

The story of Alik | Dog Relations

The Story of Alik

This is the perfect story of why training helps a dog be a good dog and makes life easier for them. I received a call from a woman who said she needed help with her six-month-old Malamute. Read more!

The Joys of ‘Fun’ Teaching

YOU KNOW HOW YOU FEEL WHEN YOU ARE UNDER PRESSURE AND FEEL YOU ARE BEING TESTED? LEARNING AND PERFORMING WHEN ON THE SPOT ISN’T EASY.Most of the time you actually…
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Elisabeth Weiss – A wikiHow Expert

We use the internet every day to find much-needed answers to questions about our pets happiness, health and training. WikiHow is a huge resource for addressing these and many other…

Timing Is Everything With Your Dog

Reinforcement at the right time can help you and your dog! Using management can be a valid teaching pathway for both you and your dog. Essentially, you can build a…
Dog training tips: managing behavior | two dogs sitting on townhome steps | Dog Relations NYC

At Home Dog Grooming is Possible!

Grooming your dog at home doesn’t need to be difficultIn this unfortunate time of a pandemic when many grooming salons are closed, you might want to do some basic grooming…
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consequences for nuisance behaviors

One of the first things I taught my puppy Zeldi is to settle on the floor during food preparations, human and canine. She knows that very well. as soon as…
Big Dog On Chair | NYC Dog Trainer Services & Dog Wellness | Dog Training in Manhattan

Relaxation protocols

As I am gaining more experience teaching dogs to be comfortable in the overly stimulating urban environment I am finding that rewarding settling on a blanket or bed of their…
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The problem with the word “positive”

Whatever “well behaved” means to you, your dog will learn which behaviors are acceptable and which are not. After all, as much as we love them, as close as they…