The EngaDogBlog

If you live with a puppy, chances are your hands, ankles, sleeves, and shoelaces have already been “sampled.” It can feel personal, painful, and occasionally infuriating. The good news is that in most cases, puppy biting is a normal developmental phase. The important part is knowing how to respond so it teaches the right lessons. Why puppies bite (and why it’s not about you) Puppies experience the world mouth-first. Long before they understand words, rules, or expectations, t

A relaxed walk can quickly unravel when your dog starts biting, chewing, or wrestling the leash. What looks like mischief is usually communication, arousal, or frustration. The solution starts with understanding the why. Walks are meant to be shared time. Fresh air, movement, sniffing, connection.Yet for some dogs, the leash itself becomes the main event. Chewing it. Grabbing it. Shaking it. Turning every step into a physical negotiation. Besides being frustrating, leash biti

Why lasting behaviour change starts with understanding – not control If training feels like managing symptoms rather than creating real change, you’re not alone. Progress doesn’t come from tighter control, louder cues, or perfect timing – it comes from working with the brain that drives behaviour.   From control to comprehension For decades, dog training has taught owners that obedience is the goal: Sit. Stay. Don’t. Stop. Let go. The aim was compliance – fast, visible, measu