Free Dog Training Advice from Mountainside Mutts
Raising a puppy? Struggling with pulling, barking or reactivity? Explore our library of practical, force-free articles written to help you and your dog succeed—whether you’re training at home or working with us in person.
If you’re new here, start with these favorites:
- Modern Dog Training Principles
- Puppy Biting
- Choosing the Right Harness
- Why Your Dog Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time
- Loose Leash Walking
- Digging: Meeting the Need, Not Just the Energy
🐶 New Puppies
Giardia in dogs
Giardia in dogs - the bane of many a puppy [...]
Puppy Biting, Mouthing and Nipping
Puppies bite. But consequences drive behavior. When you understand why your puppy is biting you can solve the problem humanely. No harsh corrections required.
🧠 Behavior Help
Help! How do I stop my dog from jumping on people?
The holiday season is upon us, and for many, that [...]
Help me, my dog barks, a lot!
It can be quite a surprise when that adorable little [...]
Reactivity in dogs – barking and lunging
Is your dog displaying barking and lunging behavior towards other [...]
❤️ Everyday Life
What Your Dog Is Really Saying When They “Ignore” You.
Furrowed brow and hyper vigilance can be signs of [...]
Canine Gut Health – calm your dog from the inside out
Can the Gut Be the Key to a Calmer Dog? [...]
Teaching Impulse Control & Leave it
Building Impulse Control: Teach “Leave It” starting with Puppy Zen [...]
💭 Training Philosophy
Seeing Through a Different Lens: What a Blind Puppy Taught Me About Communication
The Heart of Training Is Communication Effective communication between [...]
Open minds and positive results
Why We Train the Way We Do at Mountainside Mutts [...]
Behavior modification versus dog training
The internet and social media offers no shortage of information [...]
