over 10 years of experience as a dog trainer, zoology degree with a concentration in animal behavior, and 8 years as a veterinary technician. my name is javier mendoza-diek and i am a dog trainer, a zoologist, and a veterinary technician. to me dog training is not all about fancy tricks, yes it is cool to get a dog to speak on command or dance a full dance routine but that is not what is relevant to the everyday pet …

as soon as you bring your dog home, your family becomes a “pack”, and your dog may try to assume the leadership role in a number ways. with more than 10 years of experience in dog training, we work with both the dog and its owner(s), so that everyone has a clear understanding of their roles in the “pack” and you can live together in harmony. dog training offers san antonio and lubbock, tx area dog owners the strategies they …

samantha caters to the whims of dogs, taking them for walks, feeding them, and hanging out with them. after all, don’t we do the same for our dogs? she’s a full-time “dog nanny,” and she’s paid handsomely for time spent living with other people’s dogs. according to a recent nbc news report, in 2016 the average dog guardian will spend $1,641 on their pet, which is no small number in itself. according to one pet nanny profiled in the telegraph: …

years ago, when dogs were kept in the back yard, their manners left a lot to be desired. as people have become more security conscious, they have brought their pets into the home. along with this, they have discovered both the joys and the frustrations of having  a loyal companion as part of the family. just as small children must learn the proper way to behave,your dog must be taught how to become a family member and live by the …

of course we can only guess, but it seems to be true in most cases it’s to increase the distance between the dog and the other dog. another way of looking at this is that the dog gets to decide its own reinforcement for appropriate behavior, and the handler basically gets out of the way. it is also true that following bat 2.0 to the letter is going to take more time and commitment from one’s client than some other …