Selling a House While Owning Dogs….
OK so here are some things to understand going into this process! · Your realtor is going to ask you to get rid of all crates, chew toys and other paraphernalia that your dog enjoys so much… Not to…
Buying a Home and Own a Dog….. Read This
OK so if you are looking to buy a house and have dogs in your family, it makes things just a little bit more complicated! If I can make a suggestion I would tell you to start with a list… There are…
The Dangers of Playing with Laser Lights | Paws Abilities
Many of you have heard me rail on the idea of using laser lights with dogs and the fact that it can create obsessive disorders in dogs… Many of you have laughed at me until I give you that really dirty dog trainer stare…
Reconsider Senior Pets | Matthew Bershadker
OK we all (or should) remember the fun of potty training, puppy biting/chewing and all of the other fun aspects of raising a puppy…In fact many folks actually forget how much work is really involved, but many folks also forget the option of adopting a…
Consistency and Frequency
OK I am going to try to impart a secret for success when it comes to dog training… Now I know some of you are going to say “Mike, you have always said there is no secrets, magic pills or Jedi mind…
Re Post Thursday “My Dog Hates the Groomer!!! What Do I Do????”
Originally posted 2/3/2012: MY DOG HATES GOING TO THE GROOMER!!! WHAT DO I DO???? Ok, so your dog doesn’t like it’s nails trimmed, mouth touched, tail messed with, hates the hair dryer and could live life happily for the rest of his/her life without another…
Olathe Animal Control/Shelter
Did you know that the city of Olathe has it’s own Animal Shelter? Lots of cool information in this neat promotional video! Please share and remember to help out your local shelter!!! Post by Olathe Police Department.
Great Idea from our friends out in Utah at Best Friends Animal Society!!!
Great Idea from our friends out in Utah at Best Friends Animal Society!!! And a New Way to Look at Valentines Day!!!! Still not sure about a four-legged Valentine? Best Friends Animal Society offer 14 compelling reasons why a…
The Fake Service Dog: a Concerning Trend | Paws Abilities
Great article about the spreading epidemic of fake service dogs! The article describes, defines and gives ideas, solutions and alternatives to breaking the law. Part of my job as a trainer is to educate folks who don’t know about what is wrong or illegal, but…
Understanding Dog Growling and Dog Language – Whole Dog Journal Article
Ok so I definitely fall into the camp that you never correct a growl, rather you try to understand why it occurred and then condition the thing that caused the growl to be less scary… And yes I believe that most growls and forms…
