Skip to content
DogBehaviorTips
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Editorial Policy

training consistency

Teach Your Puppy Its Name and Basic Cues

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by James Parker
Golden Retriever puppy learning name recognition during positive reinforcement training session indoors, owner rewarding eye contact with treats, beginner puppy obedience training.

How to teach a puppy its name in a few short sessions, why saying it too often backfires, and what to do if your puppy already ignores it.

Categories Dog Behavior Tags puppy behavior, puppy training, reward-based training, training consistency Leave a comment

Dog Barks at the Window: How to Stop It

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 by James Parker
Dog standing at a house window barking at people passing outside while learning calm behavior training techniques.

Window barking pays off every single time, which is why it sticks. Block the view first, then use the three-step plan to change the reaction.

Categories Dog Behavior Tags barking, desensitization, dog behavior problems, enrichment, reward-based training, training consistency Leave a comment

Dog Escapes the Yard: How to Stop It Safely

August 16, 2026August 16, 2026 by James Parker
Dog standing near a backyard fence while owner supervises, illustrating safe strategies to prevent dogs from escaping the yard.

Your dog keeps getting out. The escape route tells you the motive, and the motive decides the fix. A behavior-first plan, not a taller fence.

Categories Dog Behavior Tags dog anxiety, dog behavior problems, dog safety, enrichment, reward-based training, training consistency Leave a comment

How to Stop Excessive Whining in Dogs

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 by James Parker
Dog sitting indoors and whining toward its owner, demonstrating attention-seeking, anxiety-related, or need-based vocalization behavior.

Learn to tell attention-seeking whining from need-based whining, and the right response to each, including the honest extinction-burst warning.

Categories Dog Behavior Tags dog anxiety, dog behavior problems, dog communication, household manners, reward-based training, training consistency Leave a comment

How to Stop a Dog From Marking Indoors

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 by James Parker
Dog lifting its leg and marking a wall indoors in a home environment.

Learn to tell marking apart from accidents, why sudden marking means a vet visit first, and how to actually stop a dog marking indoors.

Categories Dog Behavior Tags dog behavior problems, dog communication, dog safety, household manners, training consistency, when to call the vet Leave a comment

How to Stop a Dog From Begging at the Table

August 9, 2026August 9, 2026 by James Parker
Dog training to stop begging at the dinner table using place training, positive reinforcement, meal routines, and good household manners.

Stop dog begging at the table with a routine that actually holds. Learn the intermittent-reward trap and a script for tonight’s dinner.

Categories Dog Behavior Tags dog behavior problems, dog communication, household manners, puppy behavior, reward-based training, training consistency Leave a comment

How to Stop a Dog From Chasing Cars, Bikes, or Joggers

August 8, 2026August 8, 2026 by James Parker
Dog training to stop chasing cars, bicycles, and joggers with leash control, watch me cue, desensitization, and positive reinforcement methods.

Chasing cars, bikes, or joggers is a safety issue first. Get the containment steps to take today and the training plan behind them.

Categories Dog Behavior Tags dog behavior problems, dog communication, dog safety, leash training, reward-based training, training consistency Leave a comment

How to Help a Dog Afraid of Thunder and Fireworks

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 by James Parker
Dog afraid of thunder and fireworks hiding indoors while owner provides comfort, noise management, and anxiety relief during a storm.

Split into tonight’s comfort steps and a real long-term plan. Learn how to help a dog afraid of thunderstorms and fireworks, safely and honestly.

Categories Dog Behavior Tags desensitization, dog anxiety, dog behavior problems, reward-based training, training consistency, when to call the vet Leave a comment

How to Stop a Dog From Humping

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 by James Parker
Dog humping a person during an excited interaction, illustrating a common canine behavior often linked to overarousal, stress, or attention-seeking.

Dog humping isn’t about dominance. Learn the real reasons dogs hump, how to read the situation, and the calm three-step way to redirect it.

Categories Dog Behavior Tags dog behavior problems, dog communication, household manners, puppy behavior, reward-based training, training consistency Leave a comment

How to Stop a Dog Eating Poop (Coprophagia)

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 by James Parker
Dog eating poop in a backyard, illustrating coprophagia behavior and the importance of management, training, and veterinary evaluation.

Why dogs eat poop, why the vet comes first, and the management routine that actually works. Plus an honest verdict on pineapple and deterrent supplements.

Categories Dog Behavior Tags dog behavior problems, dog enrichment, puppy behavior, reward-based training, training consistency, when to call the vet Leave a comment
Older posts
Page1 Page2 Next →
© 2026 DogBehaviorTips