I need your help….
OK folks need your help I have lost my notes on the Specialty Class waiting lists… đ If you had been on or contacted about interest in these classes please message me here so that I can get you back on the new lists… Below…
What is the Best Way to Greet Your Dog?
As many of you know this is one of my favorite blogs! Imagine that I love a blog on dogs and psychology! Well this one does not disappoint, definitely worth the read… I still insist that you only greet a dog when they are doing what…
How much should I talk to my dog?
 In Psychology/Learning Theory there is a term, Learned Indifference, and it has created a little bit of confusion in the dog training world! The definition of the word is:  âUsing a word over and over in conversation/communication thus the word losing it effectiveness…
Laser Pointers Cat vs. Dogs
 While laser pointers might be a fun game for a cat I do not recommend playing with dogs that way… It tends to bring out OCD type behaviors and can even transfer to lights coming through windows or reflections… Might start off as fun…
Guest Post by Katie Martino
My name is Katie Martino and Iâm currently a Communications Specialist at a Kansas City company called VolunteerMark. VolunteerMark is a volunteer management tool that makes life easier for nonprofits and volunteers. I took this job because I realized the hardships of trying to sign…
Back Yards and Exercise
 OK, letâs look at a common question (and misconception) in dog training…  âHow much exercise does my get in the backyardâ?  Oh boy do I love this one, or the âDonât 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 đ     “Three dog night” (attributed to Australian Aborigines) came…
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