by Linda | May 3, 2026 | Maryland Dog Training
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 millions of dogs are given up each year. It’s a shame, because it is so easy...
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
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 the variable. Your inconsistency, your guilt, your impulse to...
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...
by Linda | Apr 22, 2026 | Dogs, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training, Socializing your new puppy
We have spent the last 14 days teaching my puppy how to navigate his world and overcome emotional obstacles. How not to run from strange, unfamiliar things and that curiosity is rewarded. Zwei has successfully learned to follow, to respond to his name, to sit for...
