
Teaching Your Puppy “Place”
“Place” is a client-favorite command, and we’re here to give you a behind-the-scenes look at introducing this obedience behavior. At Beyond the Dog, we define place as “go to your bed and

More Than a Puppy Obedience Problem: When an Owner’s Concern About Heel Are Signs of Severe Problem Behaviors
In my practice, we work with owners to address a wide variety of puppy problem behaviors. In doing so, I rely on the words and observations of owners as well as a

Resource Guarding: Preventative Exercises for Your Puppy
Maybe you’ve seen a dog growl when someone approaches them while they are chewing a bone, or maybe you’ve seen a dog eat faster when there are other dogs around them. Resource

Resource Guarding in Your Puppy
Just like any other behavior, resource guarding is likely a combination of genetics, the puppy’s early environment, current environment, and individual learning history. One risk factor includes a puppy coming from a

Protecting and Promoting Good Mental Health in Your Puppy
Dr. Amen is a famous human Psychiatrist and I admire his view of mental health. He focuses on creating great brain health which, in his view, is directly tied to mental health.

How to Teach “Coming When Called”
We want recall to be a fun and effective tool for you to practice and use in your everyday life, from calling your dog to come in from the backyard to being