At Dog Savvy Los Angeles, we believe dog training should be fun, easy, and effective. One of our favorite games? Hide & Seek. This simple game takes little effort but delivers big results—boosting your dog’s recall skills by creating strong, positive associations with coming when called. You can play it anytime, anywhere, and your pup will love it.

Puppy Training 101 - An essential aspect of puppy training is teaching a puppy not to bite you. The first step a puppy parent must learn is how to respond appropriately when a puppy first sinks its teeth into you. 

Understanding how consequences affect your dog is all you need to know to train your dog like an expert dog trainer. So how do you correct a dog using positive reinforcement dog training methods? Find that out and more on the Dog Savvy Los Angeles dog training blog ...

Dogs have a variety ways of communicating how they feel, but humans often don't recognize the signals. Learn more about dog communication and dog training from a professional dog trainer based in Los Angeles on the Get Dog Savvy Blog.

Taking your dog to a dog park in Los Angeles can be a bit of a mixed bag experience. To ensure you have the best time possible, it's a good idea to do a little dog training beforehand such as teaching your dog to come when called and to know the do's and don'ts for keeping your dog safe at the dog park.

Not sure how to potty train your puppy? Get a professional dog trainer’s top 5 tips for how to quickly and effectively housebreak your puppy.

Dogs were built to roam and, more than anything, love running around free. Dog parks, therefore, can be a great way to grant your lovable furball some much-desired freedom where they can blow off some steam. Here are some ways to ensure the dog park always remains a positive experience. 

Does your dog take you for a walk instead of the opposite? Perhaps pulling so hard that their breathing is impeded in the process? Do you dread going for a walk, as a result, not only because you don’t want to be pulled all over the place, but because it seems to be causing undue strain for your dog, as well?

Dog Anxiety Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Help Your Anxious Dog

As more people welcome dogs into their homes, cases of dog anxiety are becoming increasingly common. But what causes anxiety in dogs, and how can you help? Understanding dog anxiety starts with learning how dogs experience the world and how their natural survival instincts can become overactivated.

In this post, we’ll break down the root causes of canine anxiety and share effective, science-based strategies to calm and support your anxious dog.

Teaching your dog or puppy to play fetch can be a great way to bond, provide mental stimulation, and give them a healthy outlet for their energy. But what if your dog won’t fetch—or grabs the toy and refuses to bring it back?

If your dog runs after the ball but won’t return it, or plays keep-away instead of dropping the toy, you’re not alone. Many dogs love the chase but haven’t yet learned the full game of fetch—including the all-important “drop it” cue.

In this post, we’ll explore why your dog won’t fetch or drop the ball, and how to teach fetch in a way that’s fun, frustration-free, and builds your dog’s trust and engagement.

City walks with a reactive dog can be stressful. Leash reactivity—barking, lunging, or over-arousal—often stems from fear, frustration, or past experiences. Learn what triggers this behavior, why it happens, and expert strategies using positive reinforcement to help your dog stay calm, confident, and focused on walks.

Planning on getting a puppy or adopting a dog from the shelter? Get some expert tips from the dog trainers at Dog Savvy Los Angeles on the best way to prepare for bringing home a new dog or puppy.