Getting a Puppy for the Holidays? Read This Before You Make a Big Mistake
đ Thinking About Getting a Puppy for the Holidays? Read This First (Before You Regret It) Getting a Puppy for the Holidays? Read This Before You Make a Big Mistake Every year around the holidays, I see it happen. Someone decides that a new…
Do Shock Collars Hurt? What This Viral Video Reveals About âStatic Correctionsâ
⥠Shock Collars Donât Hurt? Watch This Before You Decide Do Shock Collars Hurt? What This Viral Video Reveals About âStatic Correctionsâ You already know how I feel about shock collars. You also know I tend to use humor when Iâm trying to…
A Wagging Tail Doesnât Mean a Happy Dog â What Most Owners Get Wrong
đž A Wagging Tail Doesnât Always Mean a Happy Dog A Wagging Tail Doesnât Mean a Happy Dog â What Most Owners Get Wrong Most people see a wagging tail and immediately think,âOh, that dog is friendly.â Sometimes thatâs true. Sometimes itâs very, very…
Does Your Dog Need to âRespectâ You to Listen?
đž Dominance vs. Positive Reinforcement: Looking at the Facts Does Your Dog Need to âRespectâ You to Listen? There has been a long-standing discussion in the dog training world about dominance, âalphaâ roles, and leadership within the household. Over time, that conversation has evolved…
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 donât get your dogâs fill-in-the-blank behavior under control, either you or the dog is going to…
Why is it so damn hard to get my dog to “Lay Down”
OK, this one is a pretty common question from my students/clients, but it really seems to confuse folks. When you really get down to it, this makes total sense. Ask yourself the question “What is the most submissive position a dog can give”? Is it…
Dogs vs. Humans: Who Would Win the Olympic Games?
đž Dogs vs. Humans in the Olympic Games? I came across a pretty funny â and surprisingly interesting â article that plays with the idea of canines and humans competing head-to-head in Olympic-style events. Itâs obviously meant to be lighthearted, but it also highlights something…
What do you do with your dog?
People ask me all the time what can I do with my dog to give back? Many times the only type of therapy work people think of is nursing home visits, and don’t get me wrong there are many wonderful things you and your dog…
Dog Bites and Training…
I totally understand the helplessness one feels when their dog bites (whether it be another dog or, even worse, a person). I understand that you feel confused, angry, frustrated, and might not even know what to do, but there is one thing I have a…
GREAT ARTICLE ON DIGGING AND CHEWING!!!
A must-read for those who are having these age-old backyard issues! (both can also occur in the house as well) These are the steps I go over for why and how to fix almost down to the letter! So take a look and if you…
