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Category: dog training

Training a dog to pay attention around food

Teaching Patience to Food-Driven Dogs: A Guide to Calm, Focused Training (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on November 6, 2024December 5, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog behavior, dog trainingTagged Dog training tips for food-motivated dogs, Dog training without using high-value treats, Encouraging calm behavior in dogs during training, How to stop a dog from jumping for treats, How to train a dog to be calm around treats, Managing excitement in treat-driven dogs, Positive reinforcement for treat-driven dogs, Strategies for training hyperactive dogs with food reward, Teaching impulse control to dogs, Training tips for overly food-focused dogs

Teaching dog to sit while walking

Teaching Your Dog to Sit and Down in Heel Position (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on October 18, 2024November 7, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog trainingTagged Dog training sit and down commands, Dog training techniques for sit and down, Dog training tips for heel commands, Heel position training for dogs, How to teach dog sit and down in heel position, Positive reinforcement for dog training, Rally obedience training for dogs, Sit and down commands for pet dogs, Teaching dog to sit while walking

Why do dogs lick?

Why Does Your Dog Lick You? | How to Curb the Excessive Licking (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on September 24, 2024October 2, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog behavior, dog trainingTagged dog keeps licking, dog licking behavior, dog licking causes, dog licking medical reasons, dog licking paws constantly, dog licking remedies, dog licking solutions, dog obsessive licking, excessive licking in dogs, how to prevent dog licking, how to stop dog from licking everything, how to stop dog licking, why do dogs lick excessively, why does my dog lick so much

Is your dog being stubborn?

How to Motivate a Stubborn Dog |Why Your Dog is Ignoring You and How to Help Them Listen (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on September 10, 2024September 18, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog behavior, dog trainingTagged dog stubborn streak, dog training with play and sniffing, fun dog training tips, how to make a dog listen, how to motivate a stubborn dog, keeping dog training fun, my dog won't listen to me, positive dog training methods, positive reinforcement dog training, stubborn dog training solutions, what to do when a dog is trained but won't listen, why does my dog ignore me, why is my dog ignoring commands, why is my dog unmotivated, why would a dog suddenly stop listening to you

Managing Dog Obsessive Behaviors

Understanding and Managing Compulsive Behavior in Dogs (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on August 26, 2024September 4, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog behavior, dog trainingTagged Behavior Modification for Compulsive Dogs, Canine Compulsive Behavior Solutions, Compulsive Behavior in Dogs, Compulsive Behavior Management for Dogs, Dog Anxiety and Compulsive Behaviors, Dog Behavior Issues Compulsive, Dog Compulsion Treatment, Dog Compulsive Disorders, Dog Enrichment for Compulsive Behaviors, Enrichment Activities for Dogs with Compulsive Behaviors, How to Stop Compulsive Behaviors in Dogs, Managing Compulsive Behaviors in Dogs, Managing Dog Obsessive Behaviors, Positive Reinforcement for Compulsive Dogs, Positive Training for Dog Compulsions, Preventing Compulsive Behaviors in Dogs, Reducing Compulsive Behavior in Dogs, Training for Compulsive Dog Behaviors, Training Tips for Compulsive Dog Behavior, Understanding Dog Compulsive Actions

Teach a dog not to door dash

How to Calm Your Dog at the Door: Effective Strategies for a Peaceful Exit (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on August 14, 2024August 21, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog behavior, dog trainingTagged Calm dog behavior at the door, Calming excited dog at the door, Dog barking at door before walk, Dog door etiquette training, Dog goes crazy at the door, Dog stays calm at the door training, Dog training for calm exits, Doorway manners for dogs, How to calm a dog before going out the door, How to calm a dog before going outside, How to prevent door dashing in dogs, How to stop dog from getting excited at the door, Managing dog excitement before walks, Potty training tips for excited dogs, stop a dog from barking at the door, Stop dog from barking before going outside, Stop dog from rushing out the door, Teach dog door manners, Teaching a dog to stay calm when going outside, Tips for calming a dog at the door, Training a dog to be calm at the door

Behavior modification dog training

The Key to Changing Your Dog’s Behavior | Understanding the WHY and Root Cause (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on July 30, 2024August 7, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog behavior, dog trainingTagged Addressing dog behavior problems, Behavior modification for dogs, Dog behavior issues, Dog training advice, Dog training solutions, Long-term dog behavior change, Positive dog training tips, Root cause of dog behavior, Understanding dog behavior, why is my dog

why do dogs chase cars

How to Train Your Dog Not to Bark at Cars: A Comprehensive Guide (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on May 8, 2024May 15, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog behavior, dog trainingTagged dangers of dogs chasing cars, dog chasing car training, how to stop dog barking at cars, is it normal for dogs to bark at cars, stop dog from chasing cars, train dog not to bark at cars, train dog to ignore cars, why do dogs chase cars

desensitize dog to tv barking

How to Stop Your Dog from Barking at the TV: Stop Dog Barking 101 (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on April 10, 2024April 27, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog behavior, dog trainingTagged best way to stop dog barking at tv, desensitize dog to tv barking, how to calm dog barking at tv, stop dog barking at tv, train dog not to bark at tv, why does my dog bark at the tv

Positive puppy training and socialization ideas.

The Essential Guide to Puppy Socialization: How to Properly Socialize Your Puppy (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on April 3, 2024April 10, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog trainingTagged benefits of puppy socialization, best way to socialize a puppy, can you socialize a puppy after 16 weeks, finding a good puppy class, how to introduce your puppy to other dogs, how to socialize a puppy, how to socialize a shy puppy, places to take your puppy for socialization, positive reinforcement puppy training, puppy socialization checklist, puppy socialization window, signs of stress in puppies, socialization activities for puppies at home, socializing an unvaccinated puppy, what happens if you don't socialize your puppy

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I have been a professional dog trainer for over two decades and I've even been named one of the top ten dog trainers in the US, twice! I love to spread the word about positive ways of preventing and managing behavior issues with a holistic approach. I look forward to you joining our happy community. x Tonya

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