Heart of Texas Dog Training Blog
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Heart of Texas Dog Training specializes in dealing with dogs that have all forms of behavior issues including aggression and anxiety. The programs they offer range from puppy training to behavior modification. Their dog behavior blog includes case histories and articles about dog behavior and how it is applied to dog training.
Heart of Texas Dog Training Blog
7M ago
Handling Leash Reactivity
One of the more common issues that clients call about is leash-related, usually leash pulling, leash reactivity, or leash aggression. Leash reactivity and aggression usually involves leash pulling, and more often, leash reactivity is more common than leash aggression. This is because leash reactivity can come in different forms. It can include some aggressive behavior, but it could also involve hyperactivity, fear, anxiety, and sometimes refusal to walk in the first place.
Leash reactivity can make walking your dog or taking them out in public places difficult. I’ve m ..read more
Heart of Texas Dog Training Blog
7M ago
Real Word DFW Dog Training
As an owner, you might be intimidated by the idea of training your dog by yourself. You may have found your way to Heart of Texas Dog Training with worries about how effective training will be, how long it will take, or uncertainty about addressing specific behavioral problems – training might work in a controlled environment, but does it work outside? You may have a tight schedule without a lot of room for training. Or you may have been working with your dog for a long time to no avail and you’re at the end of your rope because training has become a frust ..read more
Heart of Texas Dog Training Blog
7M ago
Does Your Dog Jump On You? – Dallas Dog Trainer Blog
You ever see a dog greet its owner at the front door by excitedly jumping all over them? Or even a stranger, maybe strolling into the pet store and the dog says hello by jumping? With smaller dogs, they often get away with this behavior due to their size; bigger dogs are commonly scolded, as their size and weight could potentially make the jumping greeting dangerous.
Jumping, while may not be aggressive in nature for most dogs, is still a problematic behavior, no matter the size of your dog. It’s hard for some people to correct jum ..read more
Heart of Texas Dog Training Blog
7M ago
Handling Dominance and Submission From Your Dog – Dallas Dog Trainer Blog
The words “dominant” and “submissive” are thrown around a lot when describing a dog’s personality. Certainly other adjectives like, “friendly”, “loyal”, “active” or “silly” are used to describe dogs, but often times people go back to the dominance/submission spectrum, usually placing their dog on one end or right in the middle.
Dominance tends to have negative connotations, but every dog has the will to dominate, just ask our friend and colleague a dog trainer in Boston . Every dog is different and some may be more willf ..read more
Heart of Texas Dog Training Blog
7M ago
Dogs Need Mental Stimulation – Dallas Dog Training Blog
Most people know that dogs need plenty of physical exercise and that some breeds, especially working breeds, require constant physical exercise in order to stay healthy. However, I often work with dogs that have very active owners and a consistent exercise routine that still suffer from behavioral problems. These dogs don’t just need to go for another jog or long walk with their owners—they need more mental exercise in order to keep them stimulated!
Working dogs such as Border Collies need a job to keep their mind stimulated. If their ow ..read more
Heart of Texas Dog Training Blog
7M ago
Fort Worth Dog Training Blog – Why we train all the dogs in the household!
You may have more than one dog, but only one of them seems to have any real behavioral issues. It would seem logical to just focus on training the dog with problems but what you may not realize is that dogs that live together often have behaviors that are tied to one another. For example, your dog’s aggression may be a reaction to another dog in the house who can’t respect boundaries. It’s important to train all of the dogs in a household because it’s almost always not just the “problem dog” that needs training, the who ..read more
Heart of Texas Dog Training Blog
7M ago
Don’t Wait to Train…Start ASAP! – Dog Trainer Fort Worth Blog
I believe whenever a person adopts a dog, one of the first things they should do after getting checked out at the vet, buying all their food and toys, and getting them acclimated to the home, is getting the dog trained. I don’t say this just because canine behavior training is my profession, but it helps prevent potential problems from forming for the dog and owner.
Whether you have a new puppy or an adult dog, training will allow your dog to learn how to live their new life with you and in your home. It shows the dogs your exp ..read more
Heart of Texas Dog Training Blog
1y ago
Brian Ponder is a professional dog trainer and the head trainer of Heart of Texas Dog Training, offering professional dog behavior training throughout the Fort Worth area.
He can be contacted for dog training at training@heartoftexasdogtraining.com or by phone at 817-580-7293.
If you’re a dog owner in Fort Worth, you’re in luck because the city has a variety of parks that are perfect for you and your furry friend. Whether you’re looking for a place to throw a frisbee or just take a leisurely stroll, there are plenty of dog-friendly parks in the area that will suit your needs. H ..read more
Heart of Texas Dog Training Blog
1y ago
Brian Ponder is a professional dog trainer and the head trainer of Heart of Texas Dog Training, offering professional dog behavior training throughout the Fort Worth area.
He can be contacted for dog training at training@heartoftexasdogtraining.com or by phone at 817-580-7293.
If you’re a dog owner living in Fort Worth, you know how important it is to find a place where you can relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or a delicious meal with your furry friend by your side. Luckily, there are plenty of dog-friendly cafes in Fort Worth that offer just that. Whether you’re looking for a c ..read more
Heart of Texas Dog Training Blog
1y ago
Are you a dog owner living in Dallas and wondering if The Porch is a dog-friendly place? The Porch is a weekly gathering of 20 and 30-somethings in Dallas, Texas, where thousands gather to worship together and hear messages about dating, relationships, and more. If you’re planning to attend The Porch and want to bring your furry friend along, you might be wondering if dogs are allowed.
After conducting some research, we found that The Porch does not allow dogs inside the venue due to safety and liability concerns. However, if you’re looking for dog-friendly activities in Dallas, there are ple ..read more