by OLK9Alex | May 5, 2026 | Albany Dog Trainer
Teaching Calm Greetings at the Door The front door is one of the biggest jumping triggers for dogs. Guests arrive, excitement spikes, and suddenly your dog is: Barking Jumping Spinning Racing around the house For many dogs, the door has become associated with chaos...
by OLK9Alex | Apr 20, 2026 | Albany Dog Trainer
Building Confidence Through Structure Confidence isn’t something dogs either “have” or “don’t have.” It’s something that’s built—slowly, intentionally, and consistently over time. And one of the most overlooked ways to build confidence in a dog isn’t through constant...
by OLK9Alex | Mar 31, 2026 | Albany Dog Trainer
The Power of Ignoring Attention Barking If your dog barks at you constantly—while you’re working, relaxing, on the phone, or even just sitting down—you’re likely dealing with attention-seeking barking. And here’s the hard truth: this behavior is almost always learned....
by OLK9Alex | Mar 23, 2026 | Albany Dog Trainer
Hyper Dog? It Might Not Be Energy One of the most common things dog owners say is: “My dog just has too much energy.” But here’s the truth: many “hyper” dogs aren’t lacking exercise—they’re lacking structure. The Misunderstood “Hyper” Dog A dog that: Jumps constantly...
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...
