Dog Park Training

Taking dogs to dog parks can be a enjoyable, useful experience. But, are you a bit overwhelmed by the prospect and worried that it will be a negative experience for you and your dog? I can help show you how to make proper decisions to keep your dog safe and take advantage of the benefits of exercise, socialization and fun.

I have conducted thousands of play sessions in my dog training classes as well as visited dog parks thousands of times. I can teach you the following:

How to decide if the dog park is safe to go in
How to read your dog and the other dogs in the park to determine comfort level and safety
How to evaluate dog interactions to determine if emotions are getting too high and when to step in to prevent a fight
How to break up fights if they do happen
How to train your dog to listen to you at the dog park

Is Your Dog Unable to Interact Safely in a Dog Park?

DogPark Is your dog aggressive with other dogs or did you adopt your dog recently and don't know his history? I can show you systematic steps to socialize your dog by staying outside of the dog park and interacting safely with the dogs inside the dog park and as they arrive and leave the park.

I can show you long leash exercises to work on with your dog to help safely evaluate your dog's tendencies. If your dog is on a 30 foot leash and stays 10 feet from you, you can learn how intense his responses are. If he really wanted to attack another dog, he would run to the end of the 30 foot leash.

I can show you safe strategies for tiring out your dog near the dog park while still interacting from a distance. The goal with desensitization is to introduce your dog to stimuli (dogs) in such a way so they remain calm. I will show you humane, logical and effective strategies to practice near dogs so he gets used to being around dogs and having fun in the process.

Benefits of a Dog Park

Dog parks can tire a dog out and provide an enjoyable social outlet for dogs and people! Once you feel comfortable with dog parks there is a good chance that you will frequently include dog park visits as an efficient way to provide necessary stimulation for your dog. It is so fun to spend a bit of time and end up with a dog that is tired and happy. Let me show you how!

What My Clients are Saying

"See all the 5-star reviews for Jeff Millman? If I could give him more stars, I would. He started to work with us and our crazy dog Dizzy about two months ago. After the four-session course, Dizzy's behavior is vastly improved and we are now confident that we can continue helping him become a calm, easy-going sort of dog."

"Jeff is deeply knowledgeable about behavior-modification techniques for animals and gets his superb results from humane techniques only: no choke-, shock-, or prong-collars, no bullying the dog, no harsh treatment of any kind."

"He despises the alpha-dog theories popularized by TV dog "experts" and used to justify smacking dogs around. If you need help with an undependable, fearful, potentially-aggressive, or just ill-behaved dog, Jeff is absolutely the person you should call."

Helen H.

CONTACT ME

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BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS

Stop Dog Aggression

Dog aggression is a complex topic that requires experience and skill to address it successfully. I have years of experience treating all forms of aggression and will show you logical, effective and humane specific strategies to help assess your dog's aggression and devise a treatment plan that you...

Stop Dog Barking

Barking can be a very instrusive, annoying, and frustrating problem. All dogs bark sometimes, but if a dog barks excessively, it is helpful to know how to change this behavior. I can help stop barking.

Stop Dog Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety in dogs can result in barking, destruction, housetraining issues and can even result in a dog hurting himself after prolonged attempts at escape. I have worked with two separate cases involving dogs that were so panicked they pushed through window screens and jumped out of...

Basic to Advanced Dog Obedience

It is important to understand how to teach your dog what you want and what you do not want. I will show you humane, logical and effective strategies to teach your dog anything that he or she is able to do.

Dogs and Children

Have a dog and planning on starting a family? Have a child and dog that are not getting along? Want to make sure your puppy matures into a well-adjusted family member that is a joy to be around and not a burden?

You have a bored dog?

Do you feel guilty that your dog is not getting what he or she needs? Are you dealing with behavior problems such as destruction, a dog that will not leave you alone, or just seems unhappy? You might have a bored dog. I can help!

Stop Dog Jumping

When I see a dog that jumps on people, I know that this is usually the tip of the iceberg of behavior issues. Dogs usually jump on people to get attention. If it is a consistent problem, this is a sure sign that one or more family members or friends have been giving attention while jumping occurs, which...

Stop Leash Pulling

The frustration and back pain associated with a dog that pulls on the leash is not very pleasant. Wouldn't it be nice if you and your dog could go on a nice, pleasant walk without feeling like you accidentally signed up for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race? I can help.

Stop Dog Demand Behaviors

Demand behaviors are identified as anything a dog does repeatedly that is undesirable for the person that it is directed towards. You can train your dog to stop these behaviors using humane, logical, strategies.