Unlock the secrets to successful dog training in Denver with this comprehensive guide. Learn from local experts how to navigate Denver's unique altitude and weather challenges to ensure your furry friend is well-behaved and happy, no matter the season.

Introducing a new puppy or dog to a household with an existing dog displaying aggression requires careful planning, patience, and understanding. Before deciding to bring a new furry friend home, evaluate your capacity to manage both dogs' needs, including space, time, and emotional energy. Recognizing and managing aggression triggers and employing controlled introduction techniques, such as supervised walks and gradual closeness, are key to fostering a safe and harmonious environment. If your dog exhibits consistent aggression, seeking professional guidance early is essential to ensure the well-being of both pets and family members.

Welcome to a balanced approach to puppy training, where love meets guidance. This month, we're diving into the world of puppy behaviors, from nipping and biting to destructive chewing and separation anxiety. Discover how a mix of reinforcement and gentle, consistent corrections can lead to a well-behaved, happy puppy. Learn practical tips to guide your pup towards becoming a respectful and joyful family member. Join us in fostering a loving yet structured relationship with your new furry friend!

Marc Goldberg, a respected dog trainer certified by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP-CDT), shares a unique approach to addressing crate anxiety in dogs. Initially inspired by a challenging situation with a Doberman showing distress in the crate, Goldberg experimented with various materials to create a comforting environment. The journey began with cardboard boxes and shredded newspapers, leading to an accidental discovery of the dog's nesting behavior as a calming mechanism.

The first step in evaluating your dog's potential as a service dog is assessing their temperament and personality. Service dogs need to possess certain qualities to excel in their roles. They should be calm, friendly, and well-behaved in various environments. Some important traits to look for include…

When a dog follows instructions one minute and then ignores them the next, owners may wonder what’s going on. Most trainers know the dog is just in “the messy middle” of the training journey: the dog knows the commands and how to respond, but struggles to let go of old behaviors, habits, and coping mechanisms.

When a dog follows instructions one minute and then ignores them the next, owners may wonder what’s going on. Most trainers know the dog is just in “the messy middle” of the training journey: the dog knows the commands and how to respond, but struggles to let go of old behaviors, habits, and coping mechanisms.

I’m a big fan of off-leash play. It’s a great way for dogs to have fun, exercise, and burn off energy. I recommend it for many of the dogs I work with, but first I try to help dogs and their owners understand how to manage off-leash play time safely and responsibly. One of the most important things I talk to owners about is reading canine body language.

Owning a dog can be incredibly rewarding and satisfying, but it can also be a challenge, especially if you experience aggression or behavioral issues. If you have recently introduced a new furry friend to the family and they haven’t settled, you’re having trouble training a puppy, or an older dog is displaying changes in behavior, you may be thinking about obedience training or seeing a dog behaviorist.

At Ancillary K9 Dog Training, this is something we hear far more than we’d like. There’s a massive misconception that training your dog in certain ways will ruin its personality. Obviously, you don’t want your dog to become a robot that barely does anything. You don’t need them to have military-level discipline! (Although it sure is impressive.)

If you were to ask someone to describe typical dog behavior, they would describe their loyalty, their wagging tail, their energy, and of course, the fact that all dogs bark. Not all dogs bark with the same volume or intensity. Owning a dog that barks excessively can be frustrating for you, your family, and your neighbors.

Dogs do many bizarre things, some of which confound pet lovers. One of those intriguing behaviors is when canines decide to chow down on some grass. This phenomenon brings up a few questions that are worth learning the answer to.

There are countless reasons that other people might come into your home, and it’s important to make your dog and your guests comfortable, happy, and safe at these times. Who doesn’t like a party? If your dog is well-socialized and loves people, chances are they love a get-together as much as you do.

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Not everyone likes or owns guns, but if you're one of the millions of Americans who do, how can you train your dog not to be gun shy? Even if you don’t hunt or own a gun, you still want a dog that is not noise shy. Gun or noise-shy dogs panic and run away when they hear a loud noise. They’ll often dart into the street, often getting hit by a car.

Who wouldn’t feel safer knowing their family pet was also a trained guard dog!? If you have small children, live alone, or in a less than safe neighborhood, a trained protection dog can be an extra element of protection for you and your family. If you don’t like guns, or worry about whether you're skilled in self-defense, think about training your dog to be a protector.

Any veterinarian will tell you the two things that will cure almost every problem a dog has are “exercise and diet.” If you feed your dog the proper diet and get them the right amount of exercise from the day you get them, you’ll eliminate most of their health issues for their entire life. Depending on the breed you have, your dog may experience genetic issues.

Most owners can easily tell when a bark is a warning, or when their dog is yelping in pain. But other barks can indicate anything from boredom and attention seeking to “asking” for help. Do you know what your dog’s barks mean?

The annual Colorado Rockies Bark at the Park is around the corner. They encourage all owners and their dogs to come out and enjoy the ball game and being outdoors and around other dogs. If the most socializing your dog gets is with family, or at your local dog park, this is a great opportunity for them to have an even greater time - but ONLY if they’re ready for it. Are they?

Dogs are very trainable, and most love to learn new commands – especially when there are treats involved. Sit, stay, fetch, and high five are some of the most common beginner commands, but I like to start out the dogs I train with the commands that will keep them safe. Different trainers teach different things, but these are the commands I like to see a dog learn first: