Alpha Dominance Theory in Dog Training: What Are Your Options?
Alpha Dominance Theory in Dog Training: What Are Your Options? đž A Quick Thought Before We Start Before we get into this, let me be clear about something. Science is what we know now â and what we knew yesterday.It has nothing to do with…
How to Potty Train a Dog the Right Way (And Why Most People Get It Wrong)
How to Potty Train a Dog the Right Way (And Why Most People Get It Wrong) Potty training isnât about getting your dog to âquit having accidents.â Itâs about teaching your dog that your entire house is also their home. Most people approach potty training…
Hot Weather Tips for Dogs…..
Ok so last month was Memorial Day, the historical beginning of summer, and I want to take a minute to talk to you about hot weather precautions for you and your pooch. I started thinking about this post yesterday when I had as friend remind…
Why Your Dog Listens at Home â But Falls Apart on Walks (And How to Fix It for Good)
The Living Room Dog Why Your Dog Listens at Home â But Falls Apart on Walks (And How to Fix It for Good) Most dogs arenât disobedient. Theyâre simply under-trained in the real world. If your dog listens perfectly in your living room…
How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer
How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer So there you sit, staring at a computer screen full of dog trainers. Your spouse has made it painfully clear: if you donât get your dogâs fill-in-the-blank behavior under control, either you or the dog is going to…
Why Do Dogs Pull on the Leash???
Why Do Dogs Pull on the Leash? Clear, calm, and honest leash-walking guidanceâwithout force or frustration. So why do dogs pull on the leash? The simple answer is this: theyâve never been taught not to. That may sound obviousâand maybe a…
Why Your Dog Training Isnât Working (And What Needs to Change)
When Humor Becomes a Coaching Tool đž Why Your Dog Training Isnât Working (And What Needs to Change) Some dog trainers love dogs and struggle with people. Thatâs not entirely a joke. Dogs donât overthink things. They donât sit around rationalizing why they shouldnât listen….
Think Your Dog Is Stubborn? Youâre Probably Missing This
Most Dogs Arenât Stubborn â We Just Need a Little More Information Think Your Dog Is Stubborn? Youâre Probably Missing This đž Training Owners, Not Dogs Thatâs been my tagline for years. And I often tell my clients â usually with a smile…
What kind of Dog Trainer am I ?
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…
Why Your Dog Isnât Listening (And the 10 Rules to Fix It)
Why Your Dog Isnât Listening (And the 10 Rules to Fix It) đž Dog training isnât about carving out an hour a day and running drills. Itâs about the standards you live by every single day. Whether youâre walking through your Kansas City neighborhood, heading…
