Why Your Dog Training Isn’t Working (And What Needs to Change)
When Humor Becomes a Coaching Tool 🐾 Why Your Dog Training Isn’t Working (And What Needs to Change) Some dog trainers love dogs and struggle with people. That’s not entirely a joke. Dogs don’t overthink things. They don’t sit around rationalizing why they shouldn’t listen….
Think Your Dog Is Stubborn? You’re Probably Missing This
Most Dogs Aren’t Stubborn — We Just Need a Little More Information Think Your Dog Is Stubborn? You’re Probably Missing This 🐾 Training Owners, Not Dogs That’s been my tagline for years. And I often tell my clients — usually with a smile…
What kind of Dog Trainer am I ?
What kind of Dog Trainer am I? OK, so this is a presentation I did way back when, 2011 to be exact (way less grey and a lot slimmer), but the question of “What Kind of Dog Trainer Am I came up, and you know…
What Do a Hydraulic System and Recess Teach Us About Dog Behavior?
What Do a Hydraulic System and Recess Teach Us About Dog Behavior? More than you think. Every hydraulic system has pressure tanks. When pressure builds inside a sealed system, it doesn’t disappear. It rises. And if it rises high enough without a relief valve, something…
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…
