How To Be Patient With Your Dog
Practicing Patience for Your Dog’s Training How To Be Patient With your Dog Time for some quick tips on how to be patient with your dog: Set realistic expectations: Dogs are like toddlers for life, so it’s important to set realistic expectations. Expect your dog to improve in baby steps each day and assume it’ll […]
Kennel Time Guilt
Overcoming Guilt: Kenneling Your Dog Explained Feeling Guilty About Kenneling Your Dog? You Are Not Alone. As you head out the door for work, you catch a glimpse of your dog looking up at you with the saddest eyes as you close the kennel door. It’s a heart-wrenching moment that maybe you can relate to. […]
5 Traits Of An Emotional Support Human
Key Traits of an Essential Emotional Support Human 5 Traits Of An Emotional Support Human I wanted to share something with your about at our approach at Train Walk Poop, especially when it comes to dog behavior training in Salt Lake City. We believe in the concept of Emotional Support Humans, which is a term […]
Why Is My New Dog So Much Harder To Train Than My Last Dog?
Teaching a New Dog: Common Challenges Why Is My New Dog So Difficult to Train? My Last Dog Was So Easy. I often hear, “my last dog wasn’t like this, he was so much easier to train. Why is my new dog so difficult?” Here’s the truth, chances are you got lucky last time! Your […]
12 Habits to Guarantee Your Dog Stays Naughty Forever
Keeping Your Dog Forever Naughty: Top Habits 12 Habits to Guarantee Your Dog Stays Naughty Forever We all need some tough love to help us get back on track from time to time. I know I certainly do. That’s why I’ve put this list together. While it may be uncomfortable to hear, it’s important to […]
Does Training Change Your Puppy’s Personality
Training and Puppy Personality: What to Expect Does training change your puppy’s personality? Training your puppy can be an intimidating experience, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. Some people worry that training will change their pup’s personality, making them more obedient but less fun-loving and whimsical. But is this really the case? Can […]
How To Not Lose Your Dog To Distractions
Mastering Dog Training: Ignoring Distractions How To Be The Squirrel This is the holy grail of dog training. Fix this problem and most problem behaviors go away by default! The trick is teaching your dog that it’s in their best interest to follow your lead even when a squirrel shows up; that’s a hard sell. […]
How To Get Your Dog To Come When You Call
Mastering Recall: Train Your Dog to Come When Called Get your dog to come when you call Have you ever called your dog, had them look you dead in the eye, and then run the other way? I’ve been there too! It’s beyond frustrating and a little scary. Here’s how to make sure it stops […]
The Pros & Cons of Different Types of Dog Training Programs
The Pros & Cons of Different Types of Dog Training Programs Which Dog Training Program Should You Choose? Here are the most common options: Group classes 1 on 1 sessions each week (usually about an hour) In home training sessions Day training programs (you drop off and pick up your dog each day for […]
Why Your Dog Doesn’t Greet Politely
Why your dog doesn’t greet politely Your dog doesn’t have “ manners” with guests because you are asking them to do things they can’t do… yet. Without realizing it you’re pushing your dog out of their comfort zone too fast. So how do you fix it? You need to break your dog’s problem down into […]