by Andrea Marx | Jun 24, 2025 | Dog Training Blog
Estimated read time: 12 minutes Introduction Your dog isn’t giving you a hard time—they’re having a hard time. Barking, lunging, pacing, hiding, or ignoring cues can often be traced back to one root cause: stress. Just like us, dogs have a threshold for what they can...
by Andrea Marx | Jun 17, 2025 | Dog Training Blog
Estimated read time: 12 minutes Introduction “My dog is just stubborn.” If you’ve said this before, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common things we hear from new clients here at Freak on a Leash. But the truth is, dogs aren’t born defiant. What looks like...
by Andrea Marx | Jun 10, 2025 | Dog Training Blog
Explore fun, safe places to socialize your puppy in Virginia Beach—and how to get started with local classes. Welcoming a new puppy into your life is one of the most joyful—and important—chapters of dog ownership. But while snuggles and playtime come naturally, one...
by Andrea Marx | May 30, 2025 | Dog Training Blog
Understanding the Real Reasons Dogs Bark—and What to Do About It When you live with a dog who barks—a lot—it can feel like a never-ending challenge. Whether it’s barking at the mail carrier, guests, or every squirrel in the yard, you might be wondering: “How do I fix...
by Andrea Marx | May 15, 2025 | Dog Training Blog
From the dog who barks at bikes, lunges at dogs, and is doing their best. 1. I’m Not Being Bad—I’m Overwhelmed If I’m barking, I’m not giving you a hard time. I’m having a hard time. That dog across the street? That jogger coming toward us? To you, they’re no big...
