Richard Chan
Don’t take the dog home!
All the dog needs is NOT only love! When we become very emotional in trying to save a dog, we can often forget whether we can actually...
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Richard Chan
- Nov 2, 2018
- 1 min
My dog's best friend is me
"My dog needs a best friend. That is why I take him to the dog park." Your dog's best friend should be YOU; it should not be your...
Richard Chan
- Sep 18, 2018
- 2 min
The Monastery
A lot of people like to see a dramatic before video when a new dog comes in, and l have been asked many times why l don’t usually show...
Richard Chan
- Aug 22, 2018
- 1 min
You are a mirror
You are like a mirror to your dog. If you cannot stand being away from your dog for a second, your dog will likely also feel the same...
Richard Chan
- Jul 25, 2018
- 4 min
The power of “no” and the power to protect
Harley just went back to Whistler BC after finishing his boarding here. We just finished a lesson with his lovely owners, who came here...
Richard Chan
- Jun 22, 2018
- 2 min
Why are you afraid to say no?
I have seen so many owners who were afraid to correct their dogs. Many of them have been to other training classes and they were told...
Richard Chan
- Jun 14, 2018
- 1 min
Quality time
Q: l spend awesome quality time with my dog when we snuggle on the sofa watching tv together. Other than that, what else do you recommend...
Richard Chan
- Aug 9, 2017
- 2 min
Do you want a gold digger?
Dogs should not only work for you or listen to you when you give him food. It does not matter whether the dog was bred for whatever...
Richard Chan
- Aug 2, 2016
- 1 min
Why can't I just let my dog run in the park?
Why should I train my dog? Why can't I just let her run in the park? Training is very important because it is the common language that...
Richard Chan
- Jul 14, 2016
- 2 min
The Importance of a Timely Release
Several clients have asked me to show them what l do to train my own dog to walk on a loose leash next to me during our regular walk. I...
Richard Chan
- Jun 12, 2016
- 2 min
Stop Sign
This is Anja. She has a very intense ball drive. She will do anything for her ball and will run through fire to get it. When she sees her...
Richard Chan
- May 18, 2016
- 3 min
Leash Reactivity
I want to talk a bit about leash reactivity. Many people make the mistake of thinking if they have a dog with leash reactivity issue they...
Richard Chan
- May 6, 2016
- 2 min
Absolute Zero
I am a strong advocate of zero on leash greeting. By that l mean when my dog is on leash we will not under any circumstances greet...
Richard Chan
- May 4, 2016
- 2 min
What is wrong with affections and treats from strangers?
This is my dane at an elementary school playground when school was just out. There were lots of kids screaming and running around. I was...
Richard Chan
- Apr 29, 2016
- 1 min
Dont be a spectator
Exercise is not just important because it can tire out your dog; structured play and exercise with your dog can build engagement and...
Richard Chan
- Apr 23, 2016
- 2 min
Fish & Chips
I want to use a very simply example to talk about something that is often missed in dog-human relationship, which is respect. Respect and...
Richard Chan
- Apr 11, 2016
- 1 min
He must be yanking on that prong collar!
When I take my pack out for a walk, the last thing I want to do is to yank and drag them to where I want to go. I like to have a relaxing...
Richard Chan
- Apr 11, 2016
- 2 min
Dogs don't give up but sometimes we do.
My idea of making this video comes from being told by many people when I first got Spot that I should never let her off leash because she...
Richard Chan
- Apr 5, 2016
- 2 min
Engagement
We live in the real world full of distraction and unpredictability. We cannot control what may come around the corner when we are with...
Richard Chan
- Mar 29, 2016
- 1 min
Opened doors mean nothing at all.
Teaching a dog to wait at threshold (doors, entrance, stair...) is very important. Not only can it save a dog's life in extreme cases, it...