A.H. Dog Training - By Aimee

19/02/2025

Great job today, Skye! We worked on recall, asking for permission, impulse control, and take it/drop it! Awesome progress!

18/02/2025

Another update from one of my awesome clients! If you put the work in, you’ll get results!

Olive and Rufio calmly hanging in the kitchen with the newborn baby close by! This used to be extremely difficult for Olive! Awesome job, Mom and Olive! Good boy Rufio, too!

18/02/2025

I love updates from my clients!

‘Needed Cooper to not react at the window and bark, sent him to place treated, then stay. Stayed for 10 minutes when I released him and treated again. He’s come a long way !! You helped us so much, thank you. Hopefully we can join your doggy social !!’
- Cooper’s Mom

17/02/2025

Any change is tough on a dog. They enjoy schedules, predictability, consistency. George moved from a city to the suburbs and it was tough for him, now there is a new human baby coming this early summer. He lines attention, and demands more when he didn’t think he’s had enough. He’s also been more reactive lately outside on walks. We will be working on teaching him to relax on his own, decrease his attention seeking barking, teach him to ask for permission, increase his confidence, and leash reactivity. Good start!

17/02/2025

9 week old Happy had a great first lesson! He’s a calm, smart boy, who of course gets his nightly zoomies though! Awesome start!

17/02/2025

Bella and Cooper had a great first lesson! We will be focused on counters surfing, greeting people politely, lying nicely at their owners feet when eating, loose leash walking, and not jumping on them when on the couch. Excellent start!

16/02/2025

Why Does My Dog Bark So Much?

If your dog won’t stop barking, you’re not alone—this is one of the most common issues owners deal with. The trick is figuring out ‘why’ they’re doing it. Dogs bark to communicate, but when it becomes excessive, there’s usually an underlying reason.

Boredom is a big one, especially for high-energy breeds that don’t get enough exercise or mental stimulation. If they’ve got nothing else to do, barking becomes entertaining. Anxiety is another common cause—some dogs bark when they’re stressed, especially if they struggle with being left alone. Then there’s excitement, whether it’s seeing you walk through the door, spotting another dog, or hearing something interesting outside. And sometimes, it’s just their way of getting attention because they know it works.

The best way to tackle it is to work out what’s triggering the barking and address that directly. Plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, and understanding can make a huge difference. A happy, well-entertained dog is far less likely to bark non-stop.
-Dr. Theresa Tyler - Canine Behaviorist

16/02/2025

Why Does My Dog Bark So Much?

If your dog won’t stop barking, you’re not alone—this is one of the most common issues owners deal with. The trick is figuring out 'why' they’re doing it. Dogs bark to communicate, but when it becomes excessive, there’s usually an underlying reason.

Boredom is a big one, especially for high-energy breeds that don’t get enough exercise or mental stimulation. If they’ve got nothing else to do, barking becomes entertaining. Anxiety is another common cause—some dogs bark when they’re stressed, especially if they struggle with being left alone. Then there’s excitement, whether it’s seeing you walk through the door, spotting another dog, or hearing something interesting outside. And sometimes, it’s just their way of getting attention because they know it works.

The best way to tackle it is to work out what’s triggering the barking and address that directly. Plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, and understanding can make a huge difference. A happy, well-entertained dog is far less likely to bark non-stop.

16/02/2025

positive dog training and compassion for dogs.

16/02/2025

15/02/2025

Maya graduated from her first round today! Great progress so far!

15/02/2025

Great job today, Bernie! The entire family was involved! It makes it so much easier for Bernie if everyone is on the same page! We worked on stay, wait, leave it, down, and going to his place on cue. Well done!

15/02/2025

Finny is doing so well! They originally called me concerned about his possession aggression. Everyone is doing a great job and building lots of trust with Finny! Today we worked on recall, place, take it/drop it, and he learned a fun new game!

15/02/2025

Looking forward to meeting my new clients, Cooper and Bella!

15/02/2025

Happy 10th Birthday, Marino! 🐾❤️🐶

15/02/2025

Great job today, Gaby! She’s getting more comfortable with strangers/guests in her home because she has a safe place to go to when the doorbell rings and her parents know how to better advocate for her! Well done!