Unleash Your Dog’s Potential with Nose Work: A Canine Brain Workout!

Nose work, a canine activity that harnesses a dog’s exceptional sense of smell, provides numerous advantages for our furry companions. Firstly, it offers a unique avenue for mental stimulation. Dogs engage their minds by tracking and locating scents, which can...

Separation Anxiety: It CAN Be Fixed!

Separation Anxiety: It CAN Be Fixed! People don’t always realize that a dog can have complications like separation anxiety, or anxiety in general. We think of this as a very human condition, but you’ve probably seen dogs with separation anxiety. If you’ve noticed that...

Why Dogs Need A Leader and Why It Needs to Be YOU!

Why Dogs Need A Leader and Why It Needs to Be YOU! Everyone’s heard about dogs being in a pack, and the phrase “alpha dog” or “top dog” is used very commonly. But is it true that dogs use social ranking and hierarchies? Just like the phrasing goes, it’s true that even...

Benefits of Real World Dog Training

Benefits of Real World Dog Training  As an owner, you might be intimidated by the idea of training your dog by yourself. You may have found your way to The Dog Squad Dog Training with worries about how effective training will be, how long it will take, or uncertainty...

Aggressive Dogs Can Be Helped in the Bay Area

Aggressive Dogs Can Be Helped in the Bay Area Aggression is the first thing people worry about when someone says the word “dog”. Aggressive dogs are often assumed to be hopeless or inherently flawed and not suited to be pets or around children. It can be...

Is Socialization Always The Answer?

Is Socialization Always The Answer? As an Oakland dog trainer I know for dogs, especially puppies, the idea of socialization is a big deal. Once a puppy is taken away from its mother and goes into their new home with their adoptive family, it’s important for that...

Puppy Training – Prevent Behavior Problems Now!

Puppy Training – Prevent Behavior Problems Now! Getting a new puppy is an exciting and fun experience. This new canine addition to your family is going to be with you a very long time so it’s very important to establish a healthy relationship with them that is...

Dog Training is Owner Training

Dog Training is Owner Training Dog training isn’t just about teaching your dog to sit or roll over. It’s not just about getting your dog to stop making messes in the house or to stop jumping on people when they walk through the door. It’s about establishing boundaries...