Back Yards and Exercise
OK, let’s look at a common question (and misconception) in dog training… “How much exercise does my get in the backyard”? Oh boy do I love this one, or the “Don’t worry my dog gets plenty of exercise, I have a big…
A Thought on Punishment and Dog Training
Be careful when using punishment as a form of behavior modification. It suppresses problem behavior temporarily, but actually might worsen the underlying cause. OK so I am a positive reinforcement dog trainer and I do believe in reward based training but you can not train…
Dog Doesn’t like the rain? Keep this in mind….
Lots of times we just assume that a dog that does not do what we like is stubborn… But keep in mind that no matter how much we want them to speak English or us to speak dog it just ain’t never gonna…
Group Classes vs. Private Sessions (Dog Training)
OK, so my dog training business offers both group and private instruction… and some of my clients are confused on which is best for them and their dog… Well I am not only going to tell you about the differences but also things to consider…
Doggy Factoid…
Last night got a little cold here in KC and it made me think of this… Want to save on your utilities? Get a couple of pooches to keep you warm 🙂 “Three dog night” (attributed to Australian Aborigines) came…
Thought for the day….
A dog who destroys your home when you’re away is frustrated. His frustration has been displaced onto household objects. Anxiety (frustration) is a guaranteed response to lack of exercise. You must condition a dog that being by themselves is okay. Crating the dog…
More Funny Stuff
OK sorry but apparently today is gonna be the Giggle Giggle Day on the blog these are priceless… Painful in some cases like Americas Funniest Home Video style but hilarious…. Click Here for more Funny Ha-Ha’s
This made me smile….. Cats Stealing Dog Beds….
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Get Your Licks on Route 66 pet adoption tour
The fifth annual Get Your Licks on Route 66 pet adoption tour will make a stop in Kansas City on Oct. 16 looking to match families with adoptable dogs and cats and offering a chance for people to win dozens of prizes in support of…
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