Small Dog In-Home Training

Many shelter dogs come from unknown backgrounds. Most lack training or socialization. If they were feral or lived on the streets, they can have behavioral issues. It’s understandable that they need instruction and patience.  

After you adopt your dog, you may notice some negative etiquette and behavioral issues.

• Hyperactivity (needs more exercise than the owner can provide)
• Destructive behavior (marking, chewing, etc.)
• Psychological anxiety (howling, crying, barking)
• Problems getting along with other pets inside and outside the home.
• Refuse to obey.

If no solution is founds, dogs get returned to the shelters.

Almost 10 percent of adopted dogs are returned within the first 6 months. 

The issue never gets resolved and dogs stay in shelters longer.

We give you tips on Canine Communications.

Know how to read their dog’s body language, respond accordingly while projecting confidence and authority. This strengthens the relationship between dog and human.

Alpha dog or dominance suggests that dogs see their families as their packs and follow a social hierarchy, as observed in captive wolf packs. 

Dogs need to learn to respect their human as the alpha and submit. 

Positive reinforcement is important to learn how to strengthen good behavior without the need for reward. Instead of a reward, we build the dogs' confidence and make then feel proud of their accomplishments.