Dog Training Help for
Behavior Problems
Dog Training Help for
Behavior Problems
Behavior Problems
These articles focus on common behavior issues I see with dogs every day — especially dogs that struggle to relax, settle, or feel calm in the home. Each post breaks down what’s actually driving the behavior, why quick fixes often don’t work, and how clarity, structure, and consistency help dogs make better decisions. If your dog feels constantly “on,” overwhelmed, or hard to live with indoors, you’re in the right place.
A breakdown of why many dogs struggle to settle indoors and how structure, clarity, and calm human behavior shape relaxation at home.
Why dogs pace after dark, what it often signals emotionally, and how nighttime restlessness connects to a dog's ability to settle overall.
Common but overlooked signs that a dog is mentally overloaded inside the home – and why overstimulation often looks like "bad behavior."
An explanation of why more activity doesn’t always lead to calm behavior and how arousal and regulation actually work in dogs.
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Pocket Dog Trainer offers in-home dog training and behavior support throughout Metro Atlanta, Fulton County, DeKalb County, Cobb County, and Gwinnett County. We work with families in Decatur, Midtown, Buckhead, Brookhaven, Virginia-Highland, Inman Park, Grant Park, Candler Park, East Atlanta, and surrounding North Georgia areas. Our programs help with aggression rehab, reactive dogs, anxiety, fear-based behavior, leash reactivity, overarousal, impulse control, and general obedience — all through a communication-based training method that creates fast, lasting results.