How to Make Your Dog More Reliable (Not Just Trained)
What Dr. Ian Dunbar Taught Me About Reliability in Dog Training How to Make Your Dog More Reliable (Not Just Trained) Let me tell you what hit me during a weekend seminar with Dr. Ian Dunbar. I went in thinking I understood learning theory. I’ve…
Dog Bowl Aggression, and the Wonderful Resource We Waste Everyday…Part 4!!!
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 structured…
Dog Bowl Aggression, and the Wonderful Resource We Waste Everyday…Part 2!!!
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 structured…
Dog Bowl Aggression, and the Wonderful Resource We Waste Everyday…Part 3!!!
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 structured…
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…
