Author Archives for David Codr

About David Codr

We are a team of dog behaviorists and trainers who use positive reinforcement and dog psychology to help dogs learn how you want them to act and behave.

We are completely force free, never use punishment based tools (such as pinch collars, shock collars, choke chains, etc) or dominance based methods (alpha rolls, harsh leash corrections, etc).

If you are tired of rearranging your life due to dog problems, give us a call. You can have a calm, well mannered dog tonight.

Teaching Duke its Good to Come When Called

November 23, 2013 1:27 am Published by

Duke a nine-month-old Lab Beagle mix. His owners had contacted me for help getting Duke to listen and respond to them as well as end his habit of over drinking water. Recently Duke had started to hesitate or outright refuse to come in when he... Read More

Calming Sophie’s Anxiety to Achieve a Balanced Frame of Mind

November 19, 2013 7:06 pm Published by

Sophie (three year old Vizsla on the left) and Darby (Two year old goolden-doodle mix) live together in an active family in Omaha. Their owner contacted me for help primarily with Sophie who was starting to show signs of separation anxiety. When I arrived for the... Read More

Taking Time Helps Odie Learn to Calm Down and Control Himself

November 17, 2013 8:27 pm Published by

Odie is a Chihuahua / Jack Russell Terrier mix. His owners contacted me for help with several behavioral problems. According to his owner’s email to me, Odie was “holding us hostage with some of his behavior.” When I arrived for the appointment, he was so... Read More

Taming Sophie’s Dog and Human Aggression

November 12, 2013 1:58 am Published by

Sophie is a one year old Sheltie. Her owners contacted me concerned about her increasing aggression towards both dogs and people. When I first sat down with her owners to discuss the situation, I asked what rules were in place that Sophie was expected to... Read More

My Session with A Yellow Lab Puppy Named Scooby

November 7, 2013 5:43 pm Published by

Scooby is a 10 month old yellow lab puppy. His owners contacted me to help slow down or stop his unruly behavior. Scooby had developed a habit of jumping up into his owner’s lap anytime she sat down, not respecting her personal space, jumping up... Read More

Teaching Brodie How to Cop a Chill

October 29, 2013 5:08 am Published by

Meet Brodie, a four-and-a-half year old Australian Terrier. Brodie’s owner asked me to help him walk on a leash without pulling, stop the constant barking and whining and doggy-tantrums anytime the dog didn’t have his owner’s undivided attention. When I arrived, Brodie’s energy level was... Read More

Riley the “Disturbed” Wheaten Terrier learns to Relax and Stay Calm

October 13, 2013 11:33 pm Published by

Layla the Bulldog on the left lives with Riley, a 3 year old wheaten terrier. Riley’s owner called me in to help put an end to his over excitement, help him relax as well as listen better to the members of the family. She had titled her... Read More

Teaching Ted to Stop Barking and Respect His Owners

October 11, 2013 7:18 pm Published by

Ted is a one-year-old Bischon Shi Tzu mix. His owners called me in because Ted only listened or responded to commands when he felt like it while barking or nipping at people when he didn’t get his way. When I arrived, his owner picked him... Read More

Teaching a Pack of Dogs to Respect their Owner’s Authority

October 9, 2013 10:32 pm Published by

Meet Sophie, Payton and Koda. Their owner contacted me to help stop Sophie and Koda from getting over excited whenever any guests came over. When I arrived, Sophie and Koda met me at the door barking loudly and in a bit of a frenzied state.... Read More