Generalization, Distractions and the Dream of the Everywhere Dog…
Tonight at class, one of my students gave me inspiration for this article with one simple question. Why is it that my dog does all the exercises and behaves so well at home, yet completely falls apart when we try the same stuff on his…
Podcast #6 – The Dirty Tricks of the Pet Food Industry
Podcast -The Dirty Tricks of the Pet Food Industry – May 11th 2021. Listen Now Mike and Emery talk about all the things to look for when assessing what brand of dog food to feed your dog, and all the sneaky tricks they will use…
Podcast #5 – Rules of Recall, Come when called….
Podcast- Rules of Recall, Come when called – March 18th 2021. Listen Now Mike and Emery Talk Recall! The Best ways to practice getting your pooch to come when called by making it a rewarding behavior!
A dog trainer in Kansas City covers a common question…Help, I need a Dog Trainer???
So there you sit, looking at a list of dog trainers on your computer screen. Your wife has made it perfectly clear…if you don’t get the dog’s “fill in the blank” behavior fixed, either you or Fido are going to have to find a new…
Why Do Dogs Pull on the Leash???
So why do dogs pull on the leash? Well the simple answer is…they have never been taught not to. I know that seems very obvious and probably a little on the frustrating side but it really is the truth. You have to remember that puppies…
Podcast #4 – The Importance of a Meat Based Diet
Podcast – The Importance of a Meat Based Diet February 13th, 2021. Listen Now Emery tells us all about the importance of dogs having a meat based diet and I try to keep up… I do ask a bunch of (what I think are great)…
Podcast #3 – Potty Training 101 With Tips
Podcast – Important tips for potty training 101
A funny little look at the insides of a Dog Trainers Brain…..
One of the most frustrating things about being a Dog Training is trying to explain and illustrate the importance and idea of management! So, I am going to attempt to use humor as a way to teach just what a trainer means when we say…
Dog Training 101: Dont Ever Assume Anything
This blast from the past 10 years ago in February of 2011… Still holds true today… So well I decided to bring it around to the front for another trip!!! Last week I had two real interesting situations while teaching my beginner class. One concerned…
What kind of Dog Trainer am I ?
OK so this is a presentation I did way back when, 2011 to be exact (way less grey and a lot slimmer) But the question of “What Kind of Dog Trainer Am I came up” and you know what? The answer still holds true!!!! I…
Best Selling Books
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Forever Home…Dog Training 101 & How to Be a Better Shelter Volunteer
$5.99Writing this book has been a challenge and a pleasure all at the same time. As I read and edit it (for what seems the 150th time), I realize it is way more than a book on how to be a great shelter volunteer. It…
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Five Steps to the Perfect Pet
$5.99 Over the past several years, I found there were five articles from my blog that became more and more popular. These five got more views, comments and results than any of my other articles. In fact, my first session with clients often focused on these...Add to cart
