Does your dog ignore you or run away from your frantic calls? Getting ignored by your pup when you call can be one of the most defeating situations in pet ownership. Even dogs that are attentive listeners inside can seem to lose their sense of hearing outside. Not only is this annoying, but it is […]
Something we often see with puppies at All Dogs Unleashed is sudden, (seemingly) out of nowhere fear responses to stimuli a puppy has had no reaction to previously. This can be alarming to pet owners. Obviously, you want to be able to ease your dog’s fear, but it can also present stressful behavior problems and […]
Is a dog training franchise right for you? As the cost of living continues to rise, wages are not following suit. Being an employee in a single role often means your opportunities for advancement are limited; your salary has a cap, and the room for advancement may be non-existent. For motivated individuals who want to […]
The day a new puppy joins your household will be full of joy and love. Hopefully, you already have puppy socialization and training courses scheduled with us here at All Dogs Unleashed! If your puppy is the proper age to leave mama, she’s also the proper age to begin to learn good habits. If you […]
One of the more difficult and dangerous aspects of dog ownership may surprise you. Hint: it isn’t suffering a bite! It’s the simple act of walking your dog. Dog owners almost universally experience chronic or episodic leash tugging, straining, or outright bolting out of their grasp. Today, we’re examining a training method often touted as […]
You feed your new furry friend proper amounts of nourishing food twice daily, so it’s understandable if you’ve found yourself asking, “Why does my puppy eat things he shouldn’t?” Your puppy should only eat puppy food, fresh fruits and vegetables (check to make sure they’re safe for dogs), and treats or chews designed for his […]
You’ve no doubt walked into a friend’s home only to be greeted by their dog jumping up on you and knocking you off balance, scratching you, or damaging your clothing. Yet another all-too-common experience is a puppy or poorly-trained dog nipping or mouthing at you, whether at your hands, clothing, or shoes. These encounters with […]
We love our dogs dearly, but often dogs and puppies display behaviors that we do not like. Today, we’re discussing chewing and digging. Our goal is to understand and eliminate destructive chewing and digging while still giving dogs the opportunity to enjoy these behaviors in positive ways. Why Does My Dog Chew? Dogs chew because […]
For many families throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth region, the magic of Christmas is made complete by the gift of a gorgeous new puppy. If you’re one of the lucky people who received a puppy for Christmas, our advice on welcoming him home will cover supplies, establishing a routine, and the best time to schedule training […]
If there’s one behavior virtually every dog exhibits, it’s a drive to obtain delicious foods. As a result, many owners of puppies are concerned with eliminating begging behavior before it becomes a habit for their dog. We’ve all experienced eating near a grown dog with poor manners; the dog will whine, paw, and even bark […]