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 isn’t about getting your dog to “quit having accidents.” It’s 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 — But Falls Apart on Walks (And How to Fix It for Good)
The Living Room Dog Why Your Dog Listens at Home — But Falls Apart on Walks (And How to Fix It for Good) Most dogs aren’t disobedient. They’re 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 don’t get your dog’s 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 guidance—without force or frustration. So why do dogs pull on the leash? The simple answer is this: they’ve never been taught not to. That may sound obvious—and maybe a…
Why Your Dog Training Isn’t Working (And What Needs to Change)
When Humor Becomes a Coaching Tool 🐾 Why Your Dog Training Isn’t Working (And What Needs to Change) Some dog trainers love dogs and struggle with people. That’s not entirely a joke. Dogs don’t overthink things. They don’t sit around rationalizing why they shouldn’t listen….
Think Your Dog Is Stubborn? You’re Probably Missing This
Most Dogs Aren’t Stubborn — We Just Need a Little More Information Think Your Dog Is Stubborn? You’re Probably Missing This 🐾 Training Owners, Not Dogs That’s been my tagline for years. And I often tell my clients — 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 Isn’t Listening (And the 10 Rules to Fix It)
Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening (And the 10 Rules to Fix It) 🐾 Dog training isn’t about carving out an hour a day and running drills. It’s about the standards you live by every single day. Whether you’re walking through your Kansas City neighborhood, heading…
What Do a Hydraulic System and Recess Teach Us About Dog Behavior?
What Do a Hydraulic System and Recess Teach Us About Dog Behavior? More than you think. Every hydraulic system has pressure tanks. When pressure builds inside a sealed system, it doesn’t disappear. It rises. And if it rises high enough without a relief valve, something…
