I couldn't help it! I've been on a ranch the last few days, so I felt it was appropriate :) I can't wait to share more of that adventure with you soon.

Dog BehaviorElijah SzaszOctober 2, 2017dog behavior, dog psychology, dog training, dogs, dog training articles, dog aggression, dog, puppy, dog daycare, pets, animals

My Dogs Have Terrible Leash Manners

Are you a digital nomad who needs your dog to work with you quietly at the coffee shop ignoring food particles on the floor, running toddlers, and sleeping while unfamiliar dogs walk past?

Dog BehaviorElijah SzaszJuly 12, 2017dog behavior, dog daycare, dog training, dog psychology, dogs, dog training articles, dog aggression, dog, puppy, non profit, animals, pets

The cycle of a bad dog :(

Recently, I’ve been trying to straighten my moral compass and do more grassroots work with animal rescues here in LA. Like many places in the world, LA isn't short of misunderstood dogs that need educated humans to help them gain the knowledge they (most likely) never received.

Dog BehaviorElijah SzaszJune 7, 2017dog behavior, dog daycare, dog training, dog psychology, dogs, dog training articles, dog aggression, dog, pets

Two Powerful Enemies In Learning

It seems owners have been convinced tools are the most important thing to help control their dogs’ behavior these days.

Dog Behavior, Human PsychologyElijah SzaszMay 10, 2017dog behavior, dog daycare, dog training, dog training articles, dog, pets, puppy, non profit, dog psychology

I used to care what they were all thinking.

I had no idea what I was doing. All I knew is that for some reason when people came to visit she ran upstairs (under the bed) like there was a meatloaf tree growing for her endless enjoyment.

Human Psychology, Dog BehaviorElijah SzaszFebruary 24, 2017dogs, dog behavior, dog daycare, dog training, dog training articles, dog psychology, pets, animals, puppy

Having a guest over to the house sucks.

Jake starts whining, shaking, darting his eyes around, thinking - then pauses, then can’t resist and starts to charge the door. I say “kick it!” (his ‘go to bed’ command) and pushed the magic button on my Dogtra e-collar 280NCP (sad emoji) letting him know that’s not what I like buddy.

Dog BehaviorElijah SzaszFebruary 13, 2017dog behavior, dog daycare, dog psychology, dog training articles, dog training, dog, pets, puppy, animals

Smothered By Love

We open on my front porch facing West on a beautiful sunny LA morning. A desperate man in his early 30’s, we will call him Alex, sits and explains how his little 6lb dog is controlling his life.

Dog Behavior, Human PsychologyElijah SzaszJanuary 24, 2017dog behavior, dog daycare, dog training, dog psychology, dogs, dog training articles, pets, puppy, non profit