Hot Weather Tips for Dogs…..
Ok so last month was Memorial Day, the historical beginning of summer, and I want to take a minute to talk to you about hot weather precautions for you and your pooch. I started thinking about this post yesterday when I had as friend remind…
How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer
How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer So there you sit, staring at a computer screen full of dog trainers. Your spouse has made it painfully clear: if you don’t get your dog’s fill-in-the-blank behavior under control, either you or the dog is going to…
Why Do Dogs Pull on the Leash???
Why Do Dogs Pull on the Leash? Clear, calm, and honest leash-walking guidance—without force or frustration. So why do dogs pull on the leash? The simple answer is this: they’ve never been taught not to. That may sound obvious—and maybe a…
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…
Why do dogs bark & what can be done about it? Part 2
Why do dogs bark & what can be done about it? Part 2 So, now we have arrived at the other big reason dogs bark…exercise (or lack thereof). Let’s be honest, most of us do not give our dogs enough exercise, let alone mental stimulation…
Why do dogs bark & what can be done about it? Part 1
Why do dogs bark & what can be done about it? Part 1 Excessive barking or nuisance barking is one of the most frequent issues I encounter as a trainer. The “why do dogs bark” question is easy (as you will see), but the “what…
🐾 How to Crate Train Your Dog Without Anxiety
🐾 How to Crate Train Your Dog Without Anxiety Let’s get right down to it… If the only time you use the crate is when you leave the house or go to bed, the crate becomes associated with one thing: Losing the family. That’s not…
Leave It vs Drop It: The Most Misunderstood Commands in Dog Training
Leave It vs Drop It: The Most Misunderstood Commands in Dog Training A few years ago, I got a panicked phone call from a very small owner with a very large Rottweiler named Jake. Jake had just proudly brought a dead squirrel through the dog…
How COVID Puppies Are Struggling Now — And How to Fix Behavior Issues
How COVID Puppies Are Struggling Now — And How to Fix Socialization, Anxiety, and Potty Training Issues Dogs raised during COVID didn’t get the same start as most puppies—and we’re still seeing the effects today. During lockdowns, routines changed. Socialization opportunities disappeared. Dogs got used…
Why Dogs Lose Their Minds When Guests Come Over
The Petting Party Series — Part 1 Picture this. You’re sitting on the couch, ready to enjoy the game. The doorbell rings. Instantly, your dog explodes—barking, growling, jumping, losing their mind like an alarm just went off inside their head. Your guests hesitate. Someone laughs…
