Journey Dog Training

12/21/2022

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10/25/2022

One of the highlights - and the second central goal - of our trip to the Arctic was to see the midnight sun. On the night of the summer solstice, we hiked up a gorgeous ridgeline in the Yukon starting around 11pm and finishing around 3pm.

The night was cold and cloudy, but we were treated to dreamy 360* views of pink-tinged horizon and it never got truly dark.

This is what I came here for. I drove up to the Arctic Circle so I could experience all-night sunsets on the solstice. We hiked from 11pm to 3am up this gorg...

10/21/2022

Earlier this year, I took my dogs and van on the trip of a lifetime: a road trip to the Arctic Ocean. For the foreseeable future, Journey Dog Training will cover not just behavior issues but also and travel with dogs.

This video shows the emotional northern terminus of the trip, where I finally get to see the Arctic Ocean after spending several days thinking I wouldn't make it thanks to a closed ferry.

WE FINALLY MADE IT! After delayed ferries and thousands of kilometers of travel, we're at the Arctic Ocean. We also take time to go for a run and see a black...

10/17/2022

Just got the call. Partial CCL tear. He’s going in for surgery.

10/14/2022

A lot of dogs are hypersocial – they get uncontrollably excited at the sight or sound of other dogs. When they see another dog, these dogs might bark, whine, lie down and refuse to move, pull on leash, or even “kangaroo-hop” toward other dogs in desperation to say hi.

This is a really frustrating behavior problem that can be embarrassing – and I totally sympathize.

Let's talk about some of the basic ways we can help our dogs navigate this!

https://journeydogtraining.com/uncontrollable-around-other-dogs/

09/15/2022

Yesterday, Niffler growled at Barley for the first time ever. And I praised him.

WHY would I ever praise a dog for growling, you ask?

Since Niffler was 9 weeks old, Barley has had a bad habit of stealing food from Niffler. He's pushy, bigger, older, and always very hungry. Niffler is a more passive dog and is much lower drive for food.

For two years, I've simply fed them separately - it's not ok for Barley to bully Niffler.

Lately, I've been working on teaching Barley not to bug Niffler while Niffler is eating even without a physical barrier in place.

Yesterday Niffler was eating dinner in his crate and Barley walked over to investigate after wolfing down his own food. And Niffler told him "No, sir, not today."

Barley listened, and I applaud them both.

I don't plan on ever having them eat freely without supervision for obvious reasons, but this was great to see!

08/30/2022

We're in the market for some new dog collars. In the past we've seen lists of BIPOC makers in the dog world. Has anyone seen this list recently? We'd love to support a small business with Barley's new collar!

08/18/2022

You may notice Journey Dog Training posting a LOT about travel and outdoor activities with dogs in the future. While our team still focuses on helping dogs with fear, anxiety, aggression, and phobias... Kayla is driving the Pan-American Highway!

Check out a brief overview of the trip here and explore some of the vlog (video blog) posts from Kayla's trip up to the Arctic Ocean!

The Trip of a Lifetime: The Longest Line on the Map with Two Canine CopilotsFrequently Asked Questions▸Why the Pan-American Highway?It's the longest line on the map. I love road trips. When I was 17 and lost in the world I met some folks biking it. Because I'm about to start a PhD program and I kn...

06/30/2022

Do you want to ensure that your pups don't chase or bark at your new drone? Or are your worried your dog might be a bit afraid of a giant buzzing mosquito?

Never fear, we've got a brand-new article for you!

Introducing Your Dogs to a Drone This post contains affiliate links. Sites like Amazon and Chewy give us a small amount of $ if you purchase something using a link from us (at no extra cost to you). We also run advertisements on the site. Please understand that the ads are randomly generated and we....

04/06/2022

It's BACK! We've reactivated our uber-popular free service: Ask a Behavior Consultant. If you've got a single nagging question about your pet's behavior, drop it into the form and we'll reply in blog post format.

Ask a TrainerAsk Journey Dog Training anything about how to train your dog, cat, or parrot. If you're selected, we'll answer your question in a blog post, video, or podcast episode - for $3!Whether you're really struggling to solve a problem behavior or trying to teach your dog a new trick, we can h...

12/28/2021

Does your dog go a little (or a lot) crazy at your fence line when your neighbor’s dogs are out? Maybe they run back and forth chasing the other dogs. Perhaps they growl and bark or even try to bite the other dogs through the fence.

This behavior is known as fence fighting. It can be really stressful for both you as an owner and your dog. A fenced yard can make owning a dog easier, but if your dog turns into a Tasmanian Devil every time the neighbor’s dog comes outside, it can actually make your life harder!

Seeing your dog display aggressive behavior can feel scary. Although there is a fence between your dog and the neighbor’s, it’s still possible for injuries to happen. And even if no injuries occur, this behavior can have a negative effect on your dog’s overall wellbeing. Fence fighting can be really stressful for both dogs because it reduces your dog’s ability to feel relaxed and comfortable in his own backyard.

In this article, you’ll learn:

Why dogs fence fight
Why you should prevent your dog from fence fighting
How to prevent fence fighting
How to train your dog not to fence fight

Well done on this one, Alisa Healy!

https://journeydogtraining.com/stop-your-dog-from-fighting-through-the-fence/

12/28/2021

My two border collies and I moved into a 2006 Dodge Sprinter in May 2021. As we’ve adjusted to vanlife with dogs, I have found a few skills are absolute must-haves for the pups.

In many ways, vanlife is pretty different from your average home. Vans are super small – about 80 square feet. This limited space means that your dog(s) need several practical skills to keep everyone sane. Since you may also park your van in a variety of places, safety skills are also paramount to avoid accidentally losing your dog to the great outdoors!

I have also found it very important to teach my dogs to quietly ignore hubbub outside the van, to stay quiet in their crates or seatbelts while driving, and to generally tolerate living in a van. I don’t include those here because they’re more of “life skills” than specific cues I use to instruct or guide them.

Here are the four skills I find most important while sharing my van with my dogs.

https://journeydogtraining.com/vanlife-with-a-dog-4-simple-skills-for-your-pup-to-master/