Ways of Disciplining Your Dog Without Yelling

by Dog Training Now Charleston | Sep 15, 2021 | Dog Training Now Charleston, Private Lessons

We all love our dogs, but sometimes they are just flat-out frustrating. In times like this, your first reaction may be to raise your voice to stop any immediate actions or lunge at them to get them to focus on you. Neither one of these reactions help your dog or you,...

Should You Train Your Dogs with Treats?

by Dog Training Now Charleston | Sep 1, 2021 | Dog Training Now Charleston

All dog lovers know that adage of dogs needing to be trained with a series of command/treat exercises. However, in reality, training shouldn’t always be done with treats. Treats and award foods are great some of the time. Of course, that assumes that your dog is not...

Having a Well-Trained Dog Makes Training a Next Puppy Easier

by Dog Training Now Charleston | Aug 1, 2021 | Dog Training Now Charleston

Are you thinking about adding a new addition to your family? Your current dogs will greatly help in training any future puppies. Puppies, like all baby animals, adapt to their environments using a series of experiments and experiences. If you train your current dog to...

Signs You Need to Retrain Your Dog

by Dog Training Now Charleston | Jul 15, 2021 | Dog Training Now Charleston

If you think that it is time to retain your best friend, it probably is. Dog training works the same way that foreign-language works for us; if you do not use it, you lose it. Further, dogs tend to push back on their owners, especially when a trick or a particular...

How Your Dog Should Respond to Someone at the Door

by Dog Training Now Charleston | Jul 1, 2021 | Dog Training Now Charleston

What happens when someone comes to your front door? Does your dog remain relaxed and quiet, or does he sprint to the door barking and howling along the way? Is the behavior friendly like we say it is, or is it aggressive and territorial? Your dog should always react...

Do Dogs Really Need Leash Training?

by Dog Training Now Charleston | Apr 15, 2021 | Dog Training Now Charleston

You’ve probably seen it hundreds of times: a dog at the end of a leash, dragging his or her unfortunate human companion down the street despite the pain and stress they’re both experiencing. This behavior is not only irritating, painful, and unhealthy for the...