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...
by Andrea Marx | Mar 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk about weight, wellness, and what’s really in that dog food scoop. You’ve probably seen it on the back of every dog food bag: a tidy little feeding chart telling you how many cups to feed based on your dog’s weight. Sounds helpful, right? Here’s the...
by Andrea Marx | Mar 24, 2025 | Dog Training Blog
When most people think of dog walks in Virginia Beach, they picture sandy paws and ocean breezes—but the beach isn’t the right fit for every dog. Enrichment walks are a powerful tool for behavior support, especially for dogs who are fearful, reactive, aging, or simply...
by Andrea Marx | Mar 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Future of Dog Training in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake Dog training has evolved significantly, and more trainers and pet owners in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake are turning to positive reinforcement-based training. But why is this method so effective? At Freak on...
