Dog Behavior & Communication

Your dog sits perfectly in your living room but suddenly acts like they've forgotten everything at the park. It isn't stubbornness. It's because dogs generalize poorly. Understanding this concept can completely change how you approach training and help your dog become confident in any environment.

Many owners tell me: "I don't understand. My dog has seen this before. Why did they react today?" The answer is often not about that one moment. The answer may be trigger stacking.

By Debbie VanStory | Professional Dog Trainer | K9 Journey Dog Training, Temecula CA Taking your dog to a beautiful Temecula winery or a sunny local patio sounds like the perfect weekend plan. Picturesque views, great wine, and your best four-legged friend by your side make for a delightful experience. However, patio outings can sometimes feel overwhelming for our dogs. Between scraping chairs, busy servers, dropping food, and other dogs passing close by, there is a lot of se

Dogs are instinctual creatures, and their behaviors are influenced by three primary drives: prey drive, pack drive, and defense drive.