by Linda | May 12, 2026 | Maryland Dog Training
How to Stop a Dog From Jumping on People If your dog jumps on people, you have a management problem and a training deficit. Not a behavior mystery, not a breed issue, not a reflection of your dog’s affection for you. It’s a training deficit. Jumping is...
by Linda | May 3, 2026 | Maryland Dog Training
How to Potty Train a Dog: What Actually Works (For Puppies and Adults) One of the most common reasons dogs end up surrendered to shelters is a housebreaking problem. A dog who soils the house or persistently eliminates in his crate is among the top three reasons...
by Linda | Apr 24, 2026 | Maryland Dog Training
Dog Bites and the Myth of Touch Dog bites are increasing exponentially, and many of those bites are occurring because people tend to think dogs like to be physically touched. I suspect that dogs don’t really like it all that much, especially by individuals...
by Linda | Apr 24, 2026 | crate training, Maryland Dog Training, New Puppy
How to Crate Train a Puppy: A Step-by-Step Guide That Actually Works Most crate training fails because of the owner. Not the dog. The dog has no agenda, no opinions about interior design, and no emotional investment in whether the crate door is open or closed. You are...
by Linda | Apr 24, 2026 | Maryland Dog Training
Submissive urination in dogs is a complex problem that requires a little sensitivity and a lot of self-awareness. First, we need to clarify the difference between submissive urination, where the dog feels intimidated, and excited urination, where the dog is aroused...
