by Michelle Yue | Dec 30, 2019 | DOG TRAINING BASICS, Dogs
When I think about the best dog breeds for my clients who live in a city, I have several criteria! For someone living in a city, I tend to recommend a dog who is… Small Non-Aggressive Quiet Non-Shedding That would be my dream list! Based on hundreds of clients...
by Michelle Yue | Dec 21, 2019 | DOG TRAINING BASICS, Dogs, Puppy Training
In this episode of the Savvy City Dog show, Michelle Yue gives you her exact plan for how to train your dog to be polite around holiday visitors. From how to handle visitors arriving at the door, to overnight visitors, to visitors with children, she’ll get you...
by Michelle Yue | Mar 20, 2019 | DOG TRAINING BASICS, Dogs, Obedience, Uncategorized
There are so many reasons you should teach your dog hand signals for obedience behaviors. The main reason is that dogs don’t speak English. The “language” that they use with each other is body language. Dogs’ naturally communicate via hand signals. Because hand...
by Michelle Yue | Feb 25, 2019 | DOG TRAINING BASICS, Obedience, Uncategorized
Do you wonder what the purpose is of those different leashes at the pet store? Check out today’s infographic to discover the best leash for your dog! Leash Length Basics The less trained your dog is and the less trained you are, the shorter leash you will want....
by Michelle Yue | Feb 20, 2019 | Behavior Issues, Dogs, Nuisance Behaviors, Uncategorized
Nuisance barking is one of those behaviors that’s… kind of a nuisance! There is seriously nothing more annoying than nuisance barking. Especially if you have a dog whose barks are at the perfect grating decibel that my dog can bark at. My little dog REALLY...
by Michelle Yue | Feb 18, 2019 | Aggression, Behavior Issues, Dogs, Fear/Anxiety, Uncategorized
If your dog has a beahvior issues like fear, anxiety, or aggression, start here first! There are four questions I always ask if a dog has a behavior issue. Is your dog physically healthy? Meaning, when is the last time your dog had a vet checkup? Is there a history of...
