When Should I Stop Using Treats?
When Should I Stop Using Treats? 🐾 If you’ve ever wondered when you’re supposed to stop using treats, you’re not alone. Many dog owners worry that food rewards will create dependence, spoil their dog, or stop working over time. Here’s the truth: you don’t…
A Dog Trainer in Shawnee KS Helps With 7 Proven Ways To Prep Your Dog for Visitors and Holidays Without Stress
A Dog Trainer in Shawnee KS Helps With 7 Proven Ways To Prep Your Dog for Visitors and Holidays Without Stress When the holidays roll around, your home fills with people, movement, food, noise, and excitement. While that can be enjoyable for humans,…
Potty Training Isn’t About Accidents — It’s About Communication
Potty Training Isn’t About Accidents — It’s About Communication Updated for Kansas City & Shawnee Dog Owners Over the years, I’ve gone back and reviewed a lot of older articles and resources — not because the information was wrong, but because dog owners today are…
A Mentor Who Shaped My View on Dog Training — And Why It Still Matters
A Mentor Who Shaped My View on Dog Training — And Why It Still Matters Updated for Kansas City & Shawnee Dog Owners Many of my friends and long-time clients know this already, but Ian Dunbar was my first real mentor when I started my…
How Separation Anxiety Really Starts — A Trainer’s Perspective on the Moments Dogs Remember
How Separation Anxiety Really Starts — A Trainer’s Perspective on the Moments Dogs Remember A Note Before We Begin Every once in a while, I come across an article written by another trainer that does such a good job explaining a concept that it’s…
Another great Article on Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety and Why You Can’t Leave Your Dog Alone OK — this is a trainer whose work I respect deeply. I’ve read her books, followed her writing, and while her answers aren’t always what people want to hear, they are often what helps…
The Hidden Cost of “Quick Fixes” in Dog Training
This is a great article about why searching for that elusive “quick fix” in dog training can often be one of the worst things we do — especially when frustration sets in. Many of the tools, devices, and techniques discussed are things people turn to…
Can Reading to Your Dog Help Reduce Anxiety?
🐾 Can Reading to Your Dog Help Anxiety? I recently came across an article that offers a different way to look at an old problem: anxiety in dogs. As a dog trainer, I’ve always recommended leaving a TV or radio on for anxious dogs. Background…
