Of all the problems that dog lovers encounter, recall–or training your dog to come when called–is one of the most frustrating. We’ve got professional dog trainer advice from Alicia Evens on 10 ways to train your dog to come, a skill that’s important for your dog’s safety. Dear Alecia, Our dog Max, an 18-month-old GSD, …
How do I get my dog to stop barking and trying to chase cars while she’s on the leash? I’m afraid she’ll slip out of her harness or collar and get hit. We adopted her 1-1/2 years ago at the age of 4. She used to sit inside the sun porch of her old home …
Do you ever have problems getting your dog to potty when on leash? We’ve heard from numerous readers whose dogs either won’t pee on leash or won’t poop on leash–or who refuse to potty when being walked by certain members of the family! We’ve turned to Alecia Evans, the inventor of The Walk In Sync™ …
Dear Alecia, How do I keep my dog from behaving aggressively towards other dogs while on walks? My dog is an 18-month-old golden retriever male, dominant, and not aggressive with people. He is not aggressive when playing with a dog in an enclosed yard but will become aggressive when other dogs go near food or …
Barking can play an important role in our lives with our dogs. It can alert us to dangers, from burglars to brushfires. However, too much barking or inappropriate barking can be unnerving–and even irritating to visitors. Dog trainer Alecia Evans helps several readers who are all asking: How do I stop my dog from barking …