What Is Reward-based Training?

Big Friendly Dog Training uses an approach that was created to set both you and your dog up for success. Rewards-based dog training is not training that relies exclusively on rewards. Instead, our training emphasizes teaching your dog to make the right choices, so...

We Can Help Aggressive Dogs

At Big Friendly Dog Training we know that even the most difficult behavioral issues can be overcome using our proven method. A dog with aggression can be a scary thing. On one extreme they may lunge at other dogs or people and on the other it can seem that the dog is...

Training Should Be Fun For Your Dog!

Most owners are cautious when researching and hiring a dog trainer; they should be careful when selecting, as there are many different people out there that claim they are a trainer or claim they follow a specific training methodology. There are trainers that might...

Can Old Dogs Learn New Tricks?

Everyone has heard that old dogs can’t learn new tricks. The reigning assumption is that if your dog is older, less mobile, losing his sight or hearing or simply set in his old ways, he will not be receptive to learning new tricks and thus, you’ll have to rely on...

We Train Dogs AND Their Owners!

Here at Big Friendly Dog Training, we work to establish a key bond between you and your dog through training – a bond that will last for years to come, but its hard work getting your dog to the behavioral foundation that you’d like. Having an experienced trainer on...

Why Do We Recommend Crate Training?

At first thought, it’s easy to see crates as intimidating and mean. Don’t they look like too-small cages for your dog? Isn’t it wrong to keep an animal in a cage like that, and won’t it cause separation angst and loneliness? These are all common concerns for people...

Why Does Your Dog Behave Like This?

When you call our Oklahoma City dog trainer to inquire about OKC dog training services, you will first speak to our office staff that will address all your questions and then connect you with our trainer for an initial in-home consultation. The consultation is a...

Potty Training – It’s Not That Difficult

Potty Training is one of the most common things we get called about here at Big Friendly Dog Training. Whether clients have a brand new puppy or older dog, any dog can struggle from housebreaking issues. It can be frustrating for both the dog and the owner. When it...