If your normally sweet and loving dog turns into a snarling hound from hell when you try to take something away from them, they are engaging in a behavior called “resource guarding.” This article examines the warning signs of resource guarding in dogs, situations that provoke the behavior, and what to do about it using positive training methods.
The alpha myth is everywhere. Google “alpha dog” on the Internet and you get more than 85 million hits. Really. While not all the sites are about dominating your dog, there are literally millions of resources out there – websites, books, blogs, television shows, veterinarians, trainers and behavior professionals – instructing you to use force and intimidation to overpower your dog into submission. They say that you, the human, must be the alpha. They’re all wrong. Every single one of them.
As a dog trainer who advocates for taking your dog on new adventures, one of the things I love most about living in Echo Park, Los Angeles is that it is filled to the brim with dog-friendly places to go.
So, if you have a bored dog at home, I recommend exploring the city with them whenever you can, and here are a few of my favorite, east side, dog-friendly hotspots.
Dogs and puppies bark for a variety of reasons. The first step in reducing the amount of barking a dog or puppy does, therefore, is identifying why they are barking in the first place. This is because different kinds of barking require a different application of training protocols in order to successfully curb the behavior.
Dog Training Los Angeles: It’s Your Choice (IYC) is a critical core foundation game because it sets the stage for teaching self-control over all future reinforcers (reinforcers = anything your dog likes or enjoys). It teaches our dogs that all things of value must be earned. The premise of the game is that the “work” is what earns the reward not just the presence of those rewards in the environment.
Dog Trainer Alexandra Bassett demonstrates how to train a dog to walk with a loose leash, meaning that they’ve learned not to pull you in order to get where they want to go,. Leash manners are taught in incremental steps starting by teaching a dog how to respond to leash tension, know as “leash communication,” and where you want them to position themselves while walking on a leash, which can be achieved by playing stationary and moving reinforcement zone games..
Dog & Puppy Training Tips: Dogs are social creatures that benefit from being included in family activities. However, if a dog is afraid of fireworks, Independence Day can be a terrifying experience for them. To ensure the 4th of July doesn't turn into a traumatic experience for both you and your dog, it's important to have a plan for keeping your dog safe and comfortable when the fireworks go off. Here are some tips from a Los Angeles dog trainer on how to get your dog or puppy ready for Independence Day.
Doodle dogs are fast becoming the most popular dog breed in America because of their friendly nature and hypo-allergenic and low-shedding coats. There are many kinds of Doodle dog breeds of various sizes depending on the Poodle variant with which they are mixed, however the most popular are the Goldendoodle, the Labradoodle, and the Double Doodle.
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All of our sessions with Lexi have been online, which we were initially skeptical about. Turns out, they were amazing! It's nice to train from home where our dog is comfortable and we can control the environment.
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“Had a really great online intro session with Alexandra at Dog Savvy, helping us with our 1-year-old Boxer/Pit mix.. Highly recommend Dog Savvy to anyone looking for a dog trainer!
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I really can’t recommend Alexandra enough. At our first session, my dog wouldn’t come out of hiding to even see her, but she brought lots of patience, understanding (and treats). He’s a very different dog now thanks in large part to Dog Savvy.
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“I booked a 2-hour virtual Zoom session with Alexandra for my 8-week-old puppy and in just 2 hours, my puppy learned SO much. It was fantastic! I'm looking forward to working with Alexandra again.”
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“Lexi has been such a fabulous trainer in helping us with our severely behaviorally challenged, traumatized rescue dog. She is knowledgeable, patient, compassionate, and generous with her time and support.”
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In just one session, Alexandra was able to teach me positive ways to help my puppy exert his energy and influence his behavior to make good decisions on his own. Our remote session was very affordable and ultimately very helpful.”
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“Alexandra and the team at Dog Savvy are simply the best! I started working with her when my English Springer Spaniel was 10 weeks old, and her training methods made all the difference.”
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“Love Dog Savvy's training method! We started training for our Great Dane puppy at 3 months old. We knew it was imperative to start early and the growth he has made in just a couple months is amazing.!”
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“There is a reason Alexandra has so many positive reviews. She is a calm and helpful presence, and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone.”
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"My dog Bilbo and I have been attending Lexi's dog training classes for a few weeks and its the best decision I could have made. He listens so much better now - very grateful!”
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"Alexandra has helped us find ways to live our lives and at the same time help our dog feel more comfortable around other people. Highly recommend!”
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"I couldn’t take normal walks without my dog before I started training with Dog Savvy. Lexi has been an absolute miracle worker for my pup and me."
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"Emmie was so reactive, we couldn’t take her anywhere. We've made great progress these past few months since meeting with Lexi."
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"I couldn’t walk my dog, Jax, down the street without him erupting into embarrassing barking fits. I can now take Jax on peaceful walks without him barking even once!"
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"Alexandra has given us the tools to help Archie get over his issues that really have worked quickly."
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"Lexi is a wonderful dog trainer and coach who really cares about her clients. My dog is so much better behaved now.”
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"Lexi is an amazing dog trainer. She help us turn our out of control labrador into a model citizen. Highly recommend!
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"We had unsuccessfully worked with other trainers on our dog’s separation anxiety in the past, but thankfully met Lexi before losing our patience altogether!"
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"Fantastic dog trainer! Everyone remarks on how well-behaved our Labradoodle puppy is! Thank you for your wonderful help."
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Using the help of Dog Savvy and Alexandra’s virtual 8-week training program I am happy to report Roli is thrilled to stay home by herself and I can lead a totally normal life, leaving her at home and relaxed when need be!