Dog Bowl Aggression, and the Wonderful Resource We Waste Everyday!!!
Dog Bowl Aggression, and the Wonderful Resource We Waste Everyday 2026 Update This article was originally published as part of a multi-part series on food bowl aggression. In 2026, it was expanded and consolidated into a comprehensive, step-by-step guide. For the most current and…
How to Stop a Dog From Jumping on You: Start With These Simple Changes
Does Your Dog Jump on You? Start With These Simple Changes How to Stop a Dog From Jumping on You: Start With These Simple Changes If your dog jumps on you the second you walk in the door, you’re not alone. It’s one of…
How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping on People (Without Yelling or Pushing)
Why Your Dog Jumps on People (And Why You’re Accidentally Encouraging It) How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping on People (Without Yelling or Pushing) Let me paint you a picture. You walk through your door at the same time every day and WHAM! Fido…
The Barking Dog and Command “Enough”
The Barking Dog and Command “Enough” Are you tired of having your dog bark for 15 minutes every time the door bell rings, or for any of the infinite number of other reasons dogs bark? Well so was I, and like any good dog trainer…
Why do dogs bark & what can be done about it? Part 2
Why do dogs bark & what can be done about it? Part 2 So, now we have arrived at the other big reason dogs bark…exercise (or lack thereof). Let’s be honest, most of us do not give our dogs enough exercise, let alone mental stimulation…
Why do dogs bark & what can be done about it? Part 1
Why do dogs bark & what can be done about it? Part 1 Excessive barking or nuisance barking is one of the most frequent issues I encounter as a trainer. The “why do dogs bark” question is easy (as you will see), but the “what…
🐾 How to Crate Train Your Dog Without Anxiety
🐾 How to Crate Train Your Dog Without Anxiety Let’s get right down to it… If the only time you use the crate is when you leave the house or go to bed, the crate becomes associated with one thing: Losing the family. That’s not…
Park It …. The Advanced Level of Go To Bed
Note: This article discusses the “Park It” concept for helping dogs settle in the home. Over time, I’ve refined this approach into a clearer step-by-step process that moves from crate training to a bed and finally to a reliable stay. You can read the updated…
Leave It vs Drop It: The Most Misunderstood Commands in Dog Training
Leave It vs Drop It: The Most Misunderstood Commands in Dog Training A few years ago, I got a panicked phone call from a very small owner with a very large Rottweiler named Jake. Jake had just proudly brought a dead squirrel through the dog…
Petting Parties for Puppies vs Adult Dogs: What Changes and Why
Petting Parties for Puppies vs Adult Dogs: What Changes and Why The Petting Party Series — Part 3 By now, you understand why dogs lose their minds when guests arrive and how structured repetition can change that behavior. What often gets missed, however, is that…
