by OLK9Alex | Mar 11, 2026 | Albany Dog Trainer
Teaching Your Dog to Focus on You First Before a dog can learn to ignore other dogs, they need to learn something much more important: How to focus on you. Many owners try to correct their dog when they react to another dog, but corrections alone don’t teach the...
by OLK9Alex | Feb 16, 2026 | Albany Dog Trainer
Teaching Your Puppy to Follow You Indoors Before your puppy can walk nicely beside you outside, they need one simple skill: Choosing to follow you. Loose leash walking isn’t about control.It’s about connection. And the easiest place to build that connection is inside...
by OLK9Alex | Feb 12, 2026 | Albany Dog Trainer
Supporting Joint Health in Senior Dogs One of the first physical changes many owners notice in aging dogs is stiffness. Maybe your dog takes a little longer to stand up after a nap.Maybe stairs seem harder.Maybe they hesitate before jumping into the car. These small...
by OLK9Alex | Feb 11, 2026 | Albany Dog Trainer
What Does “Marking” Behavior Mean? If you’ve ever heard a trainer say, “Mark it!” you may have wondered what that actually means. Marking good behavior is one of the most powerful tools in dog training — yet it’s often misunderstood. Many people think giving a treat...
by OLK9Alex | Jan 27, 2026 | Albany Dog Trainer
Understanding Dog Body Language Before Introductions Introducing your dog to another dog starts long before the first sniff or tail wag. One of the most important skills a dog owner can develop is the ability to read canine body language. Dogs communicate primarily...
by OLK9Alex | Jan 23, 2026 | Albany Dog Trainer
How to Prepare Your Dog Before a Snowstorm Hits Winter storms can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re responsible for keeping a dog safe, comfortable, and calm. While snowstorms often arrive with warning, many dog owners wait until the first heavy snowfall to...
