We specialize in positive, game-based, dog training and solving problem dog behaviors using force-free methods.
Breakups are hard and can be hard on your dog, too. Here are some tips for how to help yourself and your dog move on:
Breakups happen. And while you may be totally fine with the decision, your dog could be pretty upset that that person is no longer in your life. Here are some tips for how to cope with this complicated situation.
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If your dog tends to whine or bark specifically when you leave the room or house, they might be suffering from separation anxiety.
Here are some of the top tips from veterinarians and canine behavior experts for how to help a dog with separation anxiety.
Separation anxiety in dogs can be exhibited through a variety of behavioral issues, and experts suggest these steps to help calm your pooch.
Summer's here and it's getting hot! Get to know the signs of heatstroke in dogs and how to avoid it to ensure your dog stays safe all summer long.
Now that the hottest summer months are here, the risk of your dog getting dehydrated and overheating is extremely high. Here’s what you need to know about heat stroke in dogs, what to do if your dog seems overheated, and how to avoid your dog getting too hot in the first place.
Thanks to Best Life for including me in their new article! If your dog has separation anxiety, we can help!
Veterinarians say these are the top signs of separation anxiety in dogs—and they share 7 ways to help a dog with separation anxiety.
Thanks to Best Life for including my comments!
Personally, I don't believe people should choose or avoid breeds based on whether they bark a lot or not since any dog can become a chronic barker, and pet parents don't need to live with chronic barking if they understand how to curb the behavior.
If your dog has a barking problem, reach out - we can help you get it under control!
Even though proper training is the key to riasing any well-behaved pup, certain dog breeds bark the most, according to veterinarians.
Does your puppy cry or even scream for hours if you put them in a crate or playpen? This is an early sign of separation anxiety and generally needs treatment for a pup to overcome.
In this video, we show you how you can get started helping your puppy calm down simply by staying nearby to provide them with comfort to help them settle down.
If you are struggling with this issue and can't get your puppy to settle, give us a call - we can help you as soon as today no matter where you live via Zoom!
Separation anxiety in puppies can be treated by helping a pup work past the frustration or distress they feel when they are confined in a crate or pen and fa...
Does your dog sometimes act "jealous?" Here's how to help them.
Do dogs get jealous? Or do jealous behaviors in dogs stem from natural dog behavior? Experts explain, with tips to address these issues.
Ever wondered why your dog hates their kibble so much?
In three months. And it is all welcome to be disposed of in pet food.
If your normally sweet and loving dog turns into a snarling hound from hell when you try to take something away from them, then 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.
If your normally sweet and loving dog turns into a snarling hound from hell when you try to take something away from them, then they are engaging in a behavior called “resource guarding.” Resource guarding, also known as “possession aggression,” occurs when a dog is unwilling to give u...
"7 Red Flags Your Pets Need to Be Separated" - some good advice from Best Life!
Having multiple animals in one household isn't always easy: Experts say these signs mean your pets need to be separated.
Vets who recommend prescription food like Hill's or Science Diet when a dog is sick make money when they do so, even though feeding a dog a highly processed kibble diet is often the reason dogs get sick in the first place.
And they have a slew of evidence to back up their claims.
Anyone available to foster this poor baby girl over the holiday? All expenses paid will be paid by the rescue and you’d be keeping her out of the shelter! 🎄🐕🎄❤️🐕🎄
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If your puppy resists being a crate or pen and cries or barks non-stop to be let out, they may have a developing case of separation anxiety. This can be problematic as they grow older because if they don’t learn to spend some time away from you, they may turn into an adult dog that can never be left alone. To learn more about what causes this condition and how to treat it, read our blog post, “Help! My Puppy Hates Its Crate.” [LINK IN BIO]
My little Mini Pinscher/Chihuahua mix, Lina, after raiding the cat food bowls. Her health has stabilized since I switched her to a diet of Primal raw scoop and serve, plus freshly cooked veggies. She even got her eyesight back and can take herself to the potty again now. Although it’s been challenging to care for her in her old age, she’s become such a love bug and it is so worth it! I got her when she was about 5 or 6 years old (she’s maybe 11 or 12 now) and has always been a super low maintenance dog. I highly recommended adopting an older dog if you want to skip the high energy, younger years of a dog’s life and get a companion who is happy to lie around the house all day.
Big Boy was abandoned on my patio and is looking for a new home! If you are interested to adopt him, please DM me. He’s a lovely, sweet, and smart boy who is very responsive to training and has been easy to have in my home. He has already learned to stay off the couch and bed and gets along with my cats. If you’d like to donate to his foster care and training with me, please follow the link to his fundraiser. Your support has already helped me raise over $2,000 towards his foster care and training and he will be getting neutered soon. Big Boy says thanks and so do I!!! https://youtu.be/jqHdiHfwTFE
Big Boy is a foster dog who was abandoned on my patio a few weeks ago! I'm a dog trainer, so I think someone may have done it on purpose but who knows! The s...
If you are using the “Off” cue to teach your dog to get off the furniture, you are actually perpetuating the problem. To find out why, check out my latest blog post! https://www.dogsavvylosangeles.com/blog/2023/7/25/how-to-train-a-dog-to-stay-off-the-furniture
There are many reasons to train a dog to stay off the furniture, but if your only tactic is teaching the "Off!" cue, your efforts are bound to end up in disappointment. Find out why in our latest blog post!
There are many reasons to train a dog to stay off the furniture. You may want to protect your upholstery and clothes from getting hair all over them when you sit on the couch or prevent your dog from crowding you or your guests when you are relaxing or entertaining. Whatever the reason,
Help me foster and train Big Boy and find him a new home! https://gofund.me/bf947465
I got a big surprise last week - I woke up from a nap and there… Lexi Bassett needs your support for Help Me Rescue, Train, and Rehome an Abandoned Dog
Watch my very first formal training session, raw and unfiltered, with Big Boy (and a special guest appearance from my dog, Crackers) on my Youtube channel! If you'd like to see more training sessions with him, please consider donating to my fundraiser.
Turn your videos into live streams with Restream https://restre.am/ANIm"Big Boy" is a rescue dog who was abandoned on my front patio. Someone tossed him insi...
Someone abandoned their dog on my patio! The shelters are full so I decided to foster, train, and rehome him myself, but I need your help! Please donate to Big Boy's fundraiser if you can and help me document his training and rehoming journey.
I got a big surprise last week - I woke up from a nap and there was a bi… Lexi Bassett needs your support for Help Me Rescue Troubled & Abandoned Dogs!
Whaddya think of Big Boy’s new collar? He’s got some more equipment on the way, too, and got treated for fleas thanks to your donations. Special thanks to Tal for dropping topical meds by!!! Big Boy will be starring in some training videos next week. The first will probably be about because he is a crazy jumper! He is also crazy reactive on walks so that will be the topic of his next training video. Let me know if you have a crazy jumper or reactive dog at home and wanna see content like that (and please make suggestions for what kind of training and behavior issues you need help with in the comments below). Aside from those things, he’s a lovely sweet and smart boy and I’m looking forward to sharing his training journey with you!Thank you to all donors for making it possible for me to foster him! 🐕❤️🐕
I will be training Big Boy live on Youtube today if you would like to join us! Big Boy is a rescue dog who was abandoned on my patio and he is looking for a forever home! To watch his very first training, please follow the link in my bio.
https://www.dogsavvylosangeles.com/monthly-workshops/2023/7/7/help-my-puppy-hates-its-crate
Does your puppy bark and whine non-stop in a crate or pen? This is an early sign of separation anxiety that if left untreated may result in your pup never being able to spend time alone! Get help now from a puppy separation anxiety specialist before the behavior becomes a major problem.
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From now until Christmas, get 50% off all of our virtual dog training programs! Get help with separation anxiety, excessive barking, resource guarding, and more!! Visit www.DogSavvyLA.com for more details.
Big Boy was abandoned on my patio two months ago. He is supposed to go to the shelter today but I don’t want to do that to him. He’s been a lot for me to take care of by myself though so I really need help to keep going! Please help me save Big Boy and donate to my fundraiser if you can or share with the dog lovers in your life! 🙏🐕❤️🐕 #helpmesavebigboy #helpmerescuedogs #fosterdog #rescuedog #adoptme #pleasedonate #pleaseshare
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Crackers achieved a training milestone this morning and held a Sit-Stay while a jogger and his dog ran by us! A year ago, she would’ve erupted into explosive barking fits so intense that it was hard to control her. Good girl, Crackers! To learn more about Crackers and my journey rehabilitating her, please visit our fundraiser on GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/304cc334 #rescuedogsofinstagram #aggressivedog #reactivedog #reactivedogtraining #positivemethodswork #behavioradjustmenttraining #BAT #thecrackersfund
Here’s Crackers with Herman, her best friend from the neighborhood. She tried to attack him the first time she met him, but luckily she had her muzzle on so there were no serious injuries, and now they are best fiends! If you would like to learn more about my journey training Crackers and my fundraiser for making videos about how to train a reactive and aggressive dog, please visit our page on GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/304cc334 🐕❤️🐕 #puppylove #dogplay #bffs #bestfriends #helpmemakevideos #fundraiser #reactivedogtraining #aggressivedogtraining #pleasedonate
Haha! TGIF! This video cracks me up! This is Crackers, my rescue dog, on day 2 of her board and train with me last June before I adopted her! I really didn't know what I was getting into at the time and boy has it been a wild ride! She mostly just chills around the house now and has gotten used to my absences, but the first couple of months with her were quite an adventure! Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that has donated so far and hopefully give you a good chuckle! If you'd like to donate to the New Crackers Fund, you can do so here: https://gofund.me/304cc334
Louie, the Great Dane, has a really nice heel shaping up! Isn’t he magnificent? If you’d like to learn how we taught Louie to heel, please consider donating to our fundraiser to help us make more in-depth game-based, dog training videos for you! Thanks to Louie’s mom for sharing. 🙌❤️ 🐕 TO DONATE, PLEASE VISIT OUR FUNDRAISER ON GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/304cc334
Beau learned to shake! What a good boy!! #puppy #training #losangeles #englishcreqmgoldenretriever #englishcreampuppy #puppiesofinstagram #dtla
Freyja and Peggy really hit it off at their one-on-one play date! #dogtraining #losangeles #puppy #sheepdog #bordercollie #labradoodle FOR MORE INFO ON POSITIVE, GAME-BASED, PRIVATE PUPPY TRAINING IN LOS ANGELES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.dogsavvylosangeles.com/puppy-training-los-angeles
Meet Beau, an English Cream Golden Retriever pup living in DTLA. He’s about 9 1/2 weeks old in this video where we taught him to Sit, Come When Called, and Drop It during a 90-minute puppy training session. Plus, we made sure to get him to his potty spot on the balcony EVERY TIME he needed to go and rewarded him for doing his business where we wanted him to. The best thing, we all had fun the whole time! If anyone makes you feel like training needs to be harsh to be effective, they are 100% dead wrong. #positivepuppytraining #puppylove #puppytraining #losangeles #englishcreamgoldenretriever #englishcreampuppy #englishcreamgolden FOR MORE INFO ON POSITIVE, GAME-BASED, PRIVATE PUPPY TRAINING IN LOS ANGELES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.dogsavvylosangeles.com/puppy-training-los-angeles
Daisy learned to “Shake” today. Soooooo cute! She used to bark 45 minutes straight when I first started working with her and her dad, but now she calms down quickly when I arrive and wants to get “straight to work.” She LOVES training and her dad has done a great job being consistent in applying it. #successtory #dog #training #losangeles #behaviormodification #guardingaggression #fearaggression #positivetraining #dogtrainer
Dobby, the 5 month old Pointer, was afraid of the bath until his mom started giving him lick mats while she ran the bath. Yesterday, he “jumped his mom in line” and jumped right on it, no coaxing at all. We’re pretty sure he’s over his fear of the bath now :) #positive #puppy #socialization #training #counterconditioning #germanshorthairedpointer #gsp #gspsofinstagram #gsppuppy #bathtime #dogtrainer #losangeles For more information on positive dog & puppy training in Los Angeles, please visit our website: https://www.dogsavvylosangeles.com
#Repost @pawsforlifek9 with @get_repost ・・・ Soooooooomeone is super happy because a) it’s Friday! b) he woke up NOT at the shelter c) his foster mom is the sweetest person he’s ever known d) he love this quarantine thing e)all of the above PLUTO Is hoping to find his FOREVER HOME.... #A1899555 7yo neutered male 48lb 🥔 Here’s what his foster mom has to say about him: “Pluto is friendly, and very excited around all humans. If he sees people out on a walk, he will sit down and wait for them to com say hi! He is non- reactive to other dogs when out for walks. At the shelter in play groups, he was stiff around other dogs and would growl for space if they got too close. Maybe worried about being knocked over, he has arthritis. He is affectionate but independent - he loves to be near you but doesn't need constant attention. He can be playful sometimes with his toys, but only while laying down. He is house broken and crate trained. He is learning basic commands. Pluto is unable to climb many steps so, first floor living would be best.” If you’re interested in meeting all of this joy, please fill out an adoption application and we’ll set up a meeting 🙌🏻 LINK in our BIO. PLEASE SHARE AND TAG friends and family! LOS ANGELES, CA #himynameispluto #pandemicfostering #pflcovid29 and counting #4days4life #southlashelter #ktlafoster
🐍 With the warming weather this week and with some trails still open, we want to take the opportunity to warn you about rattlesnakes. It's rattlesnake season! 🐍 . This Southern Pacific rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus helleri) was found in the middle of the road. *Pro tip: Unmute the volume so you can hear the chilling sound it makes. 😱 . We ask that you please be aware of your surroundings and stay on trails. Don't place your hands or feet where you can't see them. . In the event you get bitten, call 911. . Stay calm or if you're assisting someone who is bit and do your best to keep them calm. If possible, apply a cold wet cloth over the bite. If emergency vehicles can't reach you, transport the bite victim to the nearest emergency facility. . DON’T do the following things: . DO NOT apply a tourniquet . DO NOT pack the bite area in ice . DO NOT cut wound with knife or razor . DO NOT attempt to suck out the venom . Video: NPS / Aidan Branney . #santamonicamountains #rattlesnake #serpiente #serpientedecascabel #southernpacificrattlesnake #safety #hiking
#Repost @platformpro.co with @get_repost ・・・ CHANCE will have a one-week limited theatrical release starting Friday, April 5th at 7:15pm at the: Laemmle NOHO Theatre 5240 Lankershim Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601 The film will be screening in conjunction with National Dogfighting Awareness Day which takes place annually on April 8th! Come out and meet the cast and filmmakers!! Additional cities for theatrical release and Video On Demand / Digitial release dates will be announced soon! Pittie Nation Anti-DogFighting Campaign Worldwide OrganizationiHeartDogs.com @DogsDeserveBetter •••••••••••••••••••••••••• #nohoartsdistrict #nohotheatre #movierelease #chancethefilm #film #movies2019 #LAfilm #pitbullawareness
Does your dog or puppy have #separationanxiety and can’t be left alone (like the puppy in this video)? If this behavior has turned your life upside down, we can help! Dog Savvy Los Angeles offers a simple, yet effective behavior modification training program to change your dog or pup’s response to being left alone. For more information, please visit our website (https://www.dogsavvylosangeles.com/how-to-cure-separation-anxiety-in-dogs/ ) or give us a call: (213) 294-1519. #dogseparationanxiety
The best way to teach FETCH is to start out using two balls. It's so easy, you'll wonder why you didn't try it before! HINT: Start out in a small space like a bathroom with the door shut or a gated-off area so that your puppy learns to drop their ball right in front of you. Once this is established, start tossing!
Teach your dog the basics at our group dog training classes held on Sundays in Solano Canyon in Elysian Park. Next 6-week course starts on Feb 18th. Check our website for more details [link in profile]! #getdogsavvy #elysianpark via ripl.com
This is a really great video by the creator of Dog Decoder and the IAABC about reading dog language during play with other dogs. The fantastic illustrations are by Lili Chin, an artist based here in Los Angeles. Enjoy!
Dogs suffering from separation anxiety are under immense mental stress that can cause serious health problems over time if left untreated. If you or someone you know has a dog suffering from separation anxiety, Dog Savvy Los Angeles can help! For more information, please visit my website and check out my most recent blog post: http://bit.ly/TheDogBlog1
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Dogs are special: they are social creatures that have been able to adapt to living in a human world. It’s remarkable if you stop to think about it! However, though we view them as our lovable pets, they are still descendants of wolves with built-in drives and needs that must be satisfied in order for them to be happy.
At Dog Savvy Los Angeles, we encourage you to understand your dog by examining their inherent canine drives and learning how to channel them into game-based dog training. Our motivational approach uses games of choice that get your dog engaged in problem-solving while teaching them good manners, providing them with the mental and physical stimulation they need in order to feel fulfilled. The best part is your dog naturally learns how to be polite and respond to your requests while you are both having fun!
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Dog Savvy Los Angeles specializes in game-based dog training and solving problem behaviors like canine separation anxiety, leash reactivity, and aggression. Whether you've just adopted a puppy or rescued a dog with behavior issues, we can help you with every aspect of dog training including crate and potty training or resolving difficult behaviors.
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