Tommy's Canine Academy

 If your dog pulls you down the street every time you go for a walk, you’re not alone. Leash pulling is one of the most common problems dog owners struggle with.

The good news is that most dogs pull simply because they’ve learned that pulling works. Every time they pull forward and we follow them, the dog learns that pulling gets them where they want to go.

In this lesson, I’m going to show you two simple concepts that can dramatically improve your leash walking and help your dog learn to walk calmly beside you.

If you’d like a full step-by-step training plan that walks you through these exercises in detail, you can also check out my Loose Leash Walking Course Inside the Canine Essentials Program where I demonstrate the exact drills I use with clients to stop leash pulling and teach dogs to walk nicely on the leash.

Instead of constantly correcting your dog, we’re going to teach them:

• Where the correct walking position is
  • How to respond to leash pressure properly

Once a ...

What Is the Best Way to House Train a Puppy

The most effective way to house train a puppy is to combine close supervision, a consistent routine, structured confinement such as a crate, and clear feedback when the puppy eliminates in the correct location. When these elements are applied consistently most puppies begin showing strong progress within two to four weeks.

Introduction

House training is one of the first and most important skills your puppy will learn.

Over the past 20 years working as a professional dog trainer I have helped many families successfully house train their puppies. Some puppies learn very quickly while others struggle for several weeks. In most cases the difference is not the puppy. The difference is the structure and consistency of the training plan.

The good news is that every puppy can be house trained when the right system is followed.

In this guide you will learn the same approach I recommend to my training clients to house train puppies quickly whi...