Richard Chan
Say "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...
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Richard Chan
- Jan 13, 2017
- 2 min
Seperation 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 Chan
- Dec 31, 2016
- 2 min
Grandma vs dad
When grandma comes to visit, the kids are very excited because grandma will shower them with gifts, yummy snacks and so on. Grandma never...
Richard Chan
- Nov 22, 2016
- 1 min
Drawing 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 Chan
- Sep 21, 2016
- 2 min
Are 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 Chan
- Aug 29, 2016
- 1 min
It's also about not saying hi
Proper 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 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 2, 2016
- 2 min
No Touch Socialization
Many 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 Chan
- Jul 1, 2016
- 2 min
I 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 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
- 6 min
Dont 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 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 15, 2016
- 3 min
When your best friend becomes your boss
Imagine 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 Chan
- Apr 2, 2016
- 1 min
Dog 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 Chan
- Mar 27, 2016
- 2 min
Consequence 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 Chan
- Mar 26, 2016
- 6 min
I 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 Chan
- Mar 24, 2016
- 3 min
Don'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 Chan
- Mar 23, 2016
- 1 min
A great gift for your dog
Being 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 Chan
- Mar 18, 2016
- 2 min
My 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...