Family Pupz
Welcome to Family Pupz!
Our mission is to help you build the most fun, stress-free and rewarding relationship with your furry best friend.
We specialize in providing positive, science-based, simple & effective dog training services, personally-tailored for you, your family, and your dog!
Whether you are a new puppy owner, just adopted a canine companion, or your adult pup needs a skills refresher, we are here to help!
Reactive Dog Training: Practicing the "Engage-Disengage" Game
How do I get my dog to stop barking out the window (at trash & delivery trucks)?
When should I use treats in dog training?
How Do I Train A Dog Who Gets Too Excited Before Walks?
What is the treat pyramid in dog training?
Should I not intervene and just let my puppy "figure it out" when socializing with other dogs?
Should I socialize my puppy by letting him/her greet other dogs while on leash?
Should I wait until my puppy is 6 months old before I start training him/her?
Do puppies act out of spite when they go potty somewhere where they are not supposed to?
Should I rub my puppy's nose in their pee or poo when house training them?
Are All Doodles Hypoallergenic, Or Is That A Misconception?
If We All Started Treating Dogs In A Humane And Loving Way, Would Dogs Still Be Anxious?
"I have to be dominant with my dog to show him who's the "ALPHA", right?
The Family Pupz Podcast Season 2: Episode #9: "Car Reactivity" w/ Vanessa Charbonneau
What "Trigger Stacking" Is And How It Relates To Dog Reactivity
Why The Term, "Reactive Dog" Is A Misnomer
Why You Don't Get "Before & After" Videos From Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainers
How Dog Trainers Apply Their Training To Their Own Lives
How To Train A Dog That's Reactive In The Car
What Are "Extinction Bursts" And How Is It Similar To Our Reaction To A Broken Vending Machine?
Why It's Important To Focus On The Steps, And Not The Goal In Dog Training
How To Reduce "Demand Barking" At The Dinner Table
Why Can't I Use Intimidation To Get My Dog To Stop Barking?
Why Ignoring Demand Barking Just Doesn't Work
How Do You Use Positive Reinforcement To REDUCE An Unwanted Behavior?
Puppy Socialization Tips
Michael Shikashio: How to turn UNPREDICTABLE aggression into PREDICTABLE aggression
Michael Shikashio: What is the difference between reactivity and aggression in dogs?
Do Training Methods Matter? I Our chat with canine behavior researcher, Catarina Vieira de Castro
Do Dogs Understand Us? I Our Chat With The Project Manager of The Genius Dog Challenge, Shany Dror