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…
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…
Petting Parties for Puppies vs Adult Dogs: What Changes and Why
Petting Parties for Puppies vs Adult Dogs: What Changes and Why The Petting Party Series — Part 3 By now, you understand why dogs lose their minds when guests arrive and how structured repetition can change that behavior. What often gets missed, however, is that…
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…
Is Leash Reactivity Hard to Fix? How Long It REALLY Takes (And What Most Owners Get Wrong)
🐾 Updated for Kansas City Dog Owners If you’re walking your dog in neighborhoods around Kansas City, Shawnee, or Overland Park, leash reactivity can feel overwhelming fast. Tight sidewalks, unexpected dog encounters, and busy environments make it easy to push dogs too far, too quickly….
Leave it On Leash
OK, this next blog is what follows after working in the car, in the parking lot of a big box pet retailer. You have gotten good at the Leave it/ Watch me command when your pooch is distracted by another dog, and wonder “how awesome…
