Nicholas Garrison Why a Customized Puppy Training Plan Works Better Than Generic Advice The Problem with Generic Puppy Training Advice Most training advice is designed to be broad enough to apply to as many dogs as possible. That means it often ignores the most important factors that inf... Apr 21, 2026
Nicholas Garrison How to Get Your Dog to Actually Listen If you’ve ever called your dog’s name and gotten… absolutely nothing in return, you’re in good company. Most dog owners don’t have a “bad” dog—they have a communication gap. Listening isn’t something ... Apr 20, 2026
Nicholas Garrison Why Most Dog Training Fails If you’ve ever felt frustrated trying to train your dog, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not the problem. Most dog training fails for one simple reason: people are given techniques witho... Apr 16, 2026
Nicholas Garrison How Dogs Really Learn: The Simple Science Behind Better Training If you’ve ever wondered why your dog listens sometimes but ignores you at other times, the answer usually comes down to one thing: understanding how dogs learn. Dogs aren’t being stubborn or trying to... Apr 13, 2026
Nicholas Garrison Why Attention Is the First Step in Dog Training Attention Is the Foundation of Training If your dog isn’t paying attention, training doesn’t really exist. You can have the best treats, the clearest cues, and the most well-planned sessions—but witho... Apr 13, 2026
Nicholas Garrison Dogs Do What Works Dogs Do What Works (A Story Every Dog Owner Has Lived) It usually starts like this. You open the door. Your dog launches himself forward like he has been shot out of a cannon. The leash goes tight. Yo... Jan 15, 2026
Nicholas Garrison Management in Dog Training Management in Dog Training: The Secret Ingredient Every Dog Owner Needs If you’ve ever wondered why your dog keeps repeating the same frustrating behaviors—jumping on guests, counter-surfing, barking ... Dec 1, 2025
Nicholas Garrison How Dogs Learn: The Science of Canine Learning Dogs are not just our companions—they are remarkable learners, capable of understanding and adapting to a wide range of environments and situations. But how exactly do dogs learn? Understanding the sc... Sep 4, 2025
Nicholas Garrison Building Attention in Dogs: The Foundation of All Training Building Attention in Dogs: The Foundation of All Training When it comes to dog training, attention is everything. Before your dog can reliably sit, stay, come, or walk calmly on leash, they need to k... Aug 19, 2025
Nicholas Garrison Is Your Dog Stubborn or Confused? Is Your Dog Stubborn or Confused? Have you ever found yourself frustrated with your dog because they “just won’t listen”? Maybe you’ve repeated a command multiple times, offered treats, or even raised... Aug 14, 2025
Nicholas Garrison How to Address Door Dashing How to Address Door-Dashing with Dogs: A Guide for Dog Owners One of the most common behavior issues that dog owners face is door-dashing —when a dog bolts out the door as soon as it opens. Whether it... Jun 19, 2025
Nicholas Garrison My Dog Pulls on Leash - Now What? My Dog Pulls on Leash — Now What? You clip on the leash, head out the door, and suddenly it feels like you’re being dragged down the street. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Leash pulling is... Jun 14, 2025
