Puppy’s First Protection Training — Building Drive the Right Way

Socializing a puppy is one of the most important steps in raising a stable, confident dog, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Many owners assume socialization means letting their puppy meet as many dogs as possible. In reality, poorly structured socialization often creates the very problems people are trying to avoid: anxiety, reactivity, fear, and lack of impulse control. At AlphA and Omega Dog Training, we approach puppy socialization as exposure with guidance , not uncontrolled...

Separation anxiety is one of the most misunderstood behavior problems that dog owners face. It’s also one of the most emotionally charged issues. When a dog panics the moment you leave, destroys doors or crates, soils the house, or vocalizes nonstop, owners often feel frustrated, guilty, or convinced that the dog is being “spiteful.” This interpretation is incorrect. If you treat the problem from that mindset, you will almost always make it worse. What Separation Anxiety Actually Is (and What...