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A little barking is normal, but what causes a dog to bark excessively? No dog owner should expect their dog to be completely silent 100 percent of the time. That’s like expecting your child to never talk. However, if your dog barks for 10 straight minutes every time someone drives past your house, then you…

Housebreaking a puppy can be one of the most frustrating parts of being a puppy parent. No one wants to have to constantly clean up accidents in their home, and that’s why housebreaking a puppy can be incredibly frustrating. Housebreaking takes time and patience, but our puppy training classes in Milwaukee can give you the…

At Sit Means Sit, we teach dog obedience classes in Milwaukee that address a variety of unwanted dog behaviors, from biting and aggression to chewing and digging. Proper training is key to eliminating these behaviors, but understanding what the underlying cause of these behaviors is is also essential. In fact, many of the behaviors we…

Are you thinking about getting your first puppy? There’s nothing more exciting than bringing home the fuzzy, cuddly bundle of joy and energy that is a new puppy, but being responsible for a puppy is more than just about teaching them to play fetch and taking them on walks. Being a puppy parent is a…

What causes dogs to become aggressive? According to Pet360, the definition of canine aggression is, “… threatening or harmful behavior directed toward another individual, including dog on dog aggression, aggression toward people, and aggression toward other animals.” Threat displays, growling, lunging, snapping, snarling and biting are all examples of aggressive behaviors in dogs that dog owners…

Post by Christina Baker-Fortier.

I thought it would be nice to bring out some old videos. This is one of my personal favorites from the archives of aggressive dog training. Enjoy!

4 month old “Breck” does his first few laps in a pool with a little unplanned distraction. LOL

Name – Joyce Guinn Dogs Name – Annie City – Germantown Zip – 53022 Breed – Cattle Dog Mix Likes – “Bones, food, me, play” Pet-Peeves – Feet Handling Favorite Toy – Furry Toys Favorite Treat – Milk Bones Favorite Walk – 1 mile 2x/day Best Tricks – Barks at new people Arrival Story –…

Dr. Dunbar is well known for his approach and stance on dogs and dog training. I found this article to be interesting mostly because it shows how “science” gets way off topic and then screams for a revival. This is why balanced training always will be relevant as oppose to the newest fad. “Off-leash puppy…

It is always fun when Fred gets to take random dogs from the crowd and work with them and the people. This video was taken at a Pet Expo in Pueblo Colorado. People always have smiling happy changes when they see changes in their dog and the upcoming freedom it will bring.

Name – Sarah Hyde Dogs Name – Simon (Semone) City – Brookfield Zip – 53045 Breed – Rottweiler, Chow-Chow, Shepard Mix Likes – Swimming, Hikes in the Woods, Other Dogs Pet-Peeves – Fireworks Favorite Toy – Soccer Ball & Anything He Can Peel Favorite Treat – Moist, Meaty Treats Favorite Walk – Dog Park w/Other…

Name – Dana & Aaron Breunig Dogs Name – Greta City – Wauwatosa Zip – 53213 Breed – Mixed Mutt: Rottweiler, Lab, Bullmastiff, Springer Spaniel, etc. Likes – Food, Hunting, Running in the Woods, Walks, Toys, Day Care Pet-Peeves – Seeing squirrels/rabbits outside & not being able to get them, dogs walking by, the mailman,…

Name – Derek & Maria Wadina Dogs Name – Oliver City – Pewaukee Zip – 53072 Breed – Manchester Terrier Mix Likes – Toys & Treats Favorite Toy – Stuffed Animals Arrival Story – “The kids & I stopped in the Humane Society a few weeks ago and fell for this pup. It took lot’s…

His name was “Ole Blue” and man was he big. He weighed in at just under 110 lbs. Being that he was a bull dog, the size of his head was intimidating enough. Now lets go ahead and add just a little bit of “gas on the fire” so to speak. He’s fear aggressive. Nice….ahhh…