Richard ChanJan 19, 20173 minSay "no" to strangers"My dog was really friendly. l don't know why but one day he just started growling and then yesterday he attacked a stranger who just...
Richard ChanJan 13, 20172 minSeperation anxiety"Place" is a very important command. Most owners l have met are not practicing this command often enough. We train our dogs to "place"...
Richard ChanDec 31, 20162 minGrandma vs dadWhen grandma comes to visit, the kids are very excited because grandma will shower them with gifts, yummy snacks and so on. Grandma never...
Richard ChanNov 22, 20161 minDrawing or providing?Many owners who humanize dogs think of their dogs as spouses, children, parents, friends, body guards, doctors ... Etc. I look at dog...
Richard ChanSep 21, 20162 minAre you a cool parent?"My dog needs a friend." "My dog needs to go to the dog park because he has to be tired out." Yes, your dog needs a friend and he needs...
Richard ChanAug 29, 20161 minIt's also about not saying hiProper dog to dog socialization should not only consist of dog to dog play. Yes, it is important to teach a dog how to play with another...
Richard ChanAug 2, 20161 minWhy 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 ChanJul 2, 20162 minNo Touch SocializationMany people think to socialize a dog in public we should allow the dog to be touched by many people. This may work for some dogs, but l...
Richard ChanJul 1, 20162 minI dont put my friend in a crate!Many people do not understand why we need structure and leadership in a dog's life. "My dog is my friend, l dont keep my friend in a...
Richard ChanMay 6, 20162 minAbsolute ZeroI 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 ChanMay 4, 20162 minWhat 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 ChanApr 29, 20166 minDont just praise your dog!I want to talk about how I use verbal markers to communicate with my dog rather than just praise my dog with "good boy" "O that is...
Richard ChanApr 29, 20161 minDont be a spectatorExercise is not just important because it can tire out your dog; structured play and exercise with your dog can build engagement and...
Richard ChanApr 15, 20163 minWhen your best friend becomes your bossImagine a best friend whom you went to the same schools and university with who now works with you in the same company. You had shared...
Richard ChanApr 2, 20161 minDog park myth: tired dog = happy dog?Dogs are social animals but they are pack animals, too. Pack animals stay close to their pack. It is not natural to see dogs rushing...
Richard ChanMar 27, 20162 minConsequence Free = Stress Free?Would you rather live in a community where there are no rules and boundaries and no one will be held accountable for their action? What...
Richard ChanMar 26, 20166 minI must make my dog "friendly"!A lot of dog owners like to encourage their dogs to say hi to other dogs and people. They believe that if they do not do this, their dogs...
Richard ChanMar 24, 20163 minDon't take your dog out for his walk.I was in a restaurant and there was a couple sitting next to our table. The wife was really dressed up, her hair was beautifully done,...
Richard ChanMar 23, 20161 minA great gift for your dogBeing calm is a mental state and it can be taught. A dog that knows how to be calm is a happy dog who is not constantly living in a...
Richard ChanMar 18, 20162 minMy dog knows lots of tricks but won't listen when I need him to!Heard this today, "My dog knows lots of tricks but wont listen when I need him to!!" from someone whose dog loves to chew furniture and...