The Critical Puppy Socialization Window Most Owners Miss
The Critical Puppy Socialization Window Most Owners Miss đž The Science of Puppy Socialization â Why Timing Matters More Than You Think I came across an article recently (linked below) that explainsâin a very heavy, science-forward wayâwhat is actually happening inside a puppyâs brain during…
Not Sure Where to Start With Your Dog? Start With the Foundation
Not Sure Where to Start With Your Dog? Start With the Foundation đž Not Sure Where to Start With Your Dogâs Behavior? If youâre feeling overwhelmed by issues with your dog and donât know where to begin, youâre not alone. One of the most common…
Why Backyard Digging Is Almost Always Boredom
đž Is Your Dog Destroying the Backyard? Ask Yourself These Two Questions Why Backyard Digging Is Almost Always Boredom Does your dog chew up everything in sight or dig holes all over your backyard? If so, before blaming the dog, ask yourself two very important…
Why Treats Are a Starting Point â Not a Lifetime Strategy in Dog Training
đž Can You Use Food Forever in Dog Training? This is a question I get all the time. Food is a great way to start training a dogâbut it was never meant to be used forever or for everything. Many years ago, I did a…
What Kind of Dog Trainer Am I
Video from a presentation I did some four years ago… I still like the message! What do you think?
My New Article From Petcha!!!
Ever wonder which dog I would say is smarter, A girl dog or a boy dog??? Well if you can believe it I actually pick one in this my latest article for the website Petcha! Now all you gotta do is read the article and…
How to introduce dogs properly….
 Many of you have heard me say, my favorite way to introduce new dogs is to take them on a walk. That way they are on neutral ground and not full of areas that are familiar and could be guarded like the house or…
Most Popular Male and Female Puppy Names of 2014
  Ok nothing crazy or educational today just the Top 10 names for dogs last year! Check it out and see how your pup’s name did?  Most Popular Male and Female Puppy Names of 2014
Dr. Becker: 10 Reasons Not to Use a Retractable Leash
100% AGREE!!! If there is one thing in the realm of dog I would love to outlaw it would be retractable leashes! This article and author nail the major reasons for not using…. Except for one! Retractable leashes can inadvertently teach dogs to pull on…
Choke and Prong Collars | Victoria Stilwell Positively
 OK while I do not recommend using either chokes or prong collars and while the information in this article is really good… It even does a wonderful job in educating what could go wrong if you choose to use one of these devices. I…
