Do Something with your dog…. A short rant!
OK, I don’t have a bunch of time, but just what do you do with your dog? Do you do therapy work? How about competition obedience? Maybe Rally – Obedience, or Agility. I have to be at an elementary school in 25 minutes with my…
Drop It & Trade Up | Dog Training in Shawnee & Kansas City Dog Behavior Specialist
Drop It, Trade Up: Prevent Resource Guarding — A Guide for Shawnee & Kansas City Dog Owners Picture this: a stranger storms into your living room, yells, grabs your purse, takes your cash, and heads for the door. Would you smile and say thanks? Of…
Q & A with Temple Grandin
Updated Blog: Interview With a Thought Leader Worth Your Time Updated for Kansas City & Shawnee Dog Owners This interview was done a while ago, but it’s one of my favorites. The person featured is a truly remarkable thinker in the animal world. Even…
Why Do Some Puppies Go Limp When You Lift Them Up? | Psychology Today
Updated Blog: Why Do Some Puppies Go Limp When You Lift Them Up? Updated for Kansas City & Shawnee Dog Owners Very interesting article by a great dog thinker! This piece dives into something that often surprises dog owners — why some puppies go…
Let’s Talk: Do You Use Retractable Leashes, or Do You Think They’re Completely Lame and Dangerous?
Updated Blog: Let’s Talk About Retractable Leashes Updated for Kansas City & Shawnee Dog Owners Great article — and an even better question. Retractable leashes are one of those dog training topics that instantly split people into camps. Some dog owners love them. Others…
Do Dogs Love People More Than They Love Other Dogs?
Updated Blog: Do Dogs Love People More Than They Love Other Dogs? Updated for Kansas City & Shawnee Dog Owners This is one of those questions that comes up all the time in training conversations: Does my dog love me more than other dogs?…
Why Modern Science Is Forcing Dog Training to Evolve
This article was originally written years ago when I was collecting ideas and resources from trainers and researchers around the country. Since then, I’ve worked hands-on with hundreds of dogs and families throughout the Kansas City metro area, and my training philosophy has continued to…
How Dogs Really Learn — Why Mental Exercise Matters as Much as Physical Exercise
This article was originally written years ago when I was collecting ideas and resources from trainers around the country. Since then, I’ve worked hands-on with hundreds of dogs and families throughout the Kansas City metro area, and my training philosophy has evolved into a clear,…
Why Dog Owners Misread Their Dogs — And How to Fix It
This article was originally written years ago when I was collecting ideas and resources from trainers around the country. Since then, I’ve worked hands-on with hundreds of dogs and families throughout the Kansas City metro area, and my training philosophy has evolved into a clear,…
