Richard ChanJun 24, 20194 minBe an allocatorIs leadership about being dominance? You can actually be a leader rather easily. Read on...
Richard ChanDec 23, 20182 minIt is really that simple.If you don’t want your puppy to do something, don’t allow it. It is really that simple. Be very vigilant in keeping your puppy on the...
Richard ChanDec 15, 20182 minCrate is not just for when you are goneCrate is a great training tool that is very underrated. It also has a very negative association because people humanize their dogs (e.g....
Richard ChanDec 13, 20184 minDon’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...
Richard ChanNov 2, 20181 minMy 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 ChanOct 11, 20181 minI can’t crate my dog for 8 hours!Q: l can’t leave my dog in the crate for 8 hours! A: If you feel bad about leaving your dog in a crate for 8 hours, l like you to think...
Richard ChanSep 26, 20182 minThe most important thing about aggression rehab.I have seen lots of dogs that have been trained by "aggressive dogs experts" who look really scared of making any mistake. When I look at...
Richard ChanSep 18, 20182 minThe MonasteryA 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 ChanSep 13, 20182 minThese are awesome but l can’t wait to get rid of them!Someone asked me a question that l have been asked many times. I like to take this opportunity to address this in public. Q: lf l put...
Richard ChanSep 5, 20182 minNo “but..”, just don’t do it and thank me later.Dogs are being rehomed or put down daily because of behavioural issues. This is a fact. It is also a fact that many of these dogs were...
Richard ChanSep 4, 20181 minIt is really simple.Think like a dog mother, not a fur mom. Be extremely black and white, do not give your dog million shades of greys with excessive...
Richard ChanAug 22, 20181 minYou are a mirrorYou 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 ChanJul 25, 20184 minThe power of “no” and the power to protectHarley just went back to Whistler BC after finishing his boarding here. We just finished a lesson with his lovely owners, who came here...
Richard ChanJun 22, 20182 minWhy 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 ChanJun 14, 20181 minQuality timeQ: 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 ChanJun 5, 20183 minStop the reward!Very often l notice pet owners paying a lot of attention to the outward obedience position of the dog without paying enough attention to...
Richard ChanMay 27, 20181 minAn 8 years old and a working line Shepherd—How do l keep my children safe from the dogs?— I teach my children how to treat dogs as dogs. Let me give you an example. Anja is...
Richard ChanMay 25, 20183 minBe the Role model of ZenWhen l try to help a dog who struggles with pulling massively, l don’t usually start by “how do we correct the pulling with the...
Richard ChanMay 8, 20181 minI will have a brand new dog, right?Dog training and staying healthy are very similar. You want a good and healthy body, you need to keep yourself fit and have self...
Richard ChanMay 2, 20182 minWhy no free roamingStructure is not about locking a dog up all day long. It is about teaching a dog how to properly behave without being told what to do...