At DogSpeak, we don’t believe in dominating your dog when training. We believe you should act as your dog’s upper management and your dog’s tour guide (because you have more knowledge and experience related to this world). To build a relationship with your dog, you must focus on the four pillars of training which...
Stress Stacking in Dogs
Compounding Stress, also known as stacked stress, is when multiple stressors intersect without significant resolution or recovery between them. Today, many of us, me included, are feeling compounded stress from the current political climate in the US. It is tough to escape the daily events, and I am starting to truly empathize with how...
How to Teach Leash Manners
Teaching leash manners can be one of the most challenging tasks dog guardians face. Unless your dog never leaves your home or yard, there’s a good chance they will have to wear a leash at some point in their life. Teaching leash manners can be a very frustrating time during your and your dog’s...