Category: Dog Training

Does your dog pull you towards dogs you see out and about on walks in an attempt to say hi? Is your dog reactive, fearful, or showing some sort of aggressive behavior toward other dogs? No matter the situation, if your dog has trouble with their behavior around fellow pets, it’s time to train them […]

* All Sniffspot articles are reviewed by certified trainers for quality, please see bottom of article for details * How does your dog let you know they need to go outside? Scratching at the door or simply standing beside it in silence may not be ideal. Why not train them to alert you in a […]

* All Sniffspot articles are reviewed by certified trainers for quality, please see bottom of article for details * Lying down on cue is one of the most common basic dog training skills — and for good reason! “Down” is a simple, versatile behavior that can make it easier to live with your dog. Just […]

* All Sniffspot articles are reviewed by certified trainers for quality, please see bottom of article for details * Have you ever dreamed of entering your best friend in a dog show? While it can be daunting to get started in the competitive canine world, many pet parents love trying this new activity with their […]

* All Sniffspot articles are reviewed by certified trainers for quality, please see bottom of article for details * You feel like you’ve tried everything, but you just can’t get your dog to listen. They still pee on the carpet or bark out the windows or run away when you call them at the park. […]

* All Sniffspot articles are reviewed by certified trainers for quality, please see bottom of article for details * Maybe you just brought home a new rescue who’s never lived indoors before, or your older pet still has the occasional (or perhaps more frequent) accident inside your home. Whatever the cause for your potty training […]

As almost every dog owner is aware, the nose of a dog is an amazing thing. Just as they can pick up sounds we can’t hear, their sense of smell and ability to pick up scents is well beyond ours. In fact, dogs have 40 times the number of olfactory receptors as humans. That’s why […]

* All Sniffspot articles are reviewed by certified trainers for quality, please see bottom of article for details * No one likes cleaning up accidents off their carpet every day. There are many times that having your dog trained to pee on a pad is beneficial. Of course, puppies come to mind, but that’s not […]

Have you ever wondered whether you should teach your dog with verbal cues or with hand signals? Does it make a difference?  While for most pet parents it may just be a personal preference, there are a lot of great reasons to consider training hand signals to our canine friends — with scientific studies to […]

* All Sniffspot articles are reviewed by certified trainers for quality, please see bottom of article for details * If you’ve recently adopted an older pup or simply never got around to crate training your dog at a young age, there’s good news. You can teach an old dog new tricks. Crate training is a […]