This article addresses shy/fearful dogs, but not dogs that will automatically go into attack mode at the sight of a stranger! If you live with a dog who displays this behavior, we will use other methods to re-socialize him, including using a muzzle. We humans often exacerbate our dogs’ behavior problems. One thing that most […]
This article addresses fearful dogs, but not dogs who will automatically go into attack mode at the sight of a stranger!! If you live with a dog who displays this behavior, please contact a professional in-home behaviorist/trainer to work on this issue! The dogs I will be describing below are dogs who choose a flight […]
Dr. Sally Foote, veterinary behaviorist from Tuscola, Ill. Talks to Renee and Karen about how she’s rehabilitating her dog Bella, who is very reactive to seeing men and other dogs. She also discusses how Royal Canin’s food, “CALM” is helping to keep her dog much calmer during this process. If you want to read Dr. […]
Certified Dog Trainer in New Jersey for 24 Years Hi, my name is Renee Premaza, and my business is The Jersey Dog Trainer. I’ve been training puppies & dogs in Basic Obedience, as well as doing Behavior Modification training for issues such as housetraining, mild-moderate aggression, fearfulness, separation distress and leash reactivity for the last […]
It’s March 7th, 2020 already! Thankfully, we’re headed to spring and some really nice weather. This is the beginning of “puppy season.” So I figured I would offer some important advice for those of you who either have already purchased/adopted a puppy or you’re in the process of deciding whether you want a puppy or […]
JUMPING FOR GREETINGS – Pups learn to jump up when they’re in the litter. They jump up to elicit food from their dams by licking at their mouths. They learn very early that jumping up gains attention. When they leave the litter, they learn that jumping up on us also gains attention. BUT… any attention they get […]
Christmas Puppies: For those of you who are planning to purchase puppies this coming holiday season, please give this idea a lot of thought before you make that final decision. Puppies are a lot of work! Ask yourself if you will have the time to devote to this new baby in order to get him […]
Do your research first! You want to make the proper selection by researching the breed(s) that may work well for your family’s lifestyle. Two very helpful books to help you figure out which breed (or mixed breed) to adopt for your family’s lifestyle are: Animal Planet’s “Complete Guide to Dog Breeds” by Diane Morgan (available […]
As a dog trainer, I’m always reminding my clients about the importance of exercising their dogs. But physical exercise alone isn’t always quite enough, especially with breeds such as the Border Collie or Australian Shepherd, or Jack Russell Terrier. Retrievers and Terrier breeds come with with their own batteries that are on the charger all […]
One of my biggest frustrations as a dog trainer is meeting a dog that has not been sufficiently socialized. Insufficient socialization occurs for various reasons: a) pet parents do not know about the importance of early socialization for puppies; b) we are not aware of a puppy’s critical window of socialization that begins at 3 […]
