Research shows that using humane, positive reinforcement-based training methods is the most effective way to help pets learn new behaviors and bond with their owners. Aversive or punishment-based ...

Imagine a dog leaping excitedly at arriving guests, only to receive a sharp yell or leash tug—traditional responses that ...

Training your dog is so important for keeping your life together and making sure your furry buddy doesn’t turn into a total chaos machine. But let’s be real—finding the right approach can feel like ...

A dog trainer on TikTok has explained how to stop your dog from crying in their crate. "So I'm going to show you the exact steps I do to condition the closing of the door itself to be a good thing to ...

A dog trainer on TikTok has shared how to train your dog if they are having issues with the leash. However, that "fun game" can sometimes mean getting bitten. In the video, Steinberg spoke with a ...

“Balanced” is one of the more deceitful words used in the unregulated field of dog training. This approach utilizes both positive reinforcement (rewards-based) methods and aversives (physical ...

The importance of using reward-based methods to train dogs is widely known, yet some people still use aversive methods. By definition, both reward-based and aversive methods work to change behavior, ...

Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it’s not without its challenges, especially when your new pal brings along bad habits. Difficult and destructive behaviors often have ...

Nick’s Dog Training has quickly become Northeast Ohio’s go-to resource for addressing canine behavior issues. Whether it’s ...

If you’re a dog person then you know most things improve in the company of a good dog: walks, runs, drives, hikes, hunts, cold beers, and camping trips, just to name a few. By the same token, not much ...