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…
Why Your Dog Isnât Listening (And the 10 Rules to Fix It)
Why Your Dog Isnât Listening (And the 10 Rules to Fix It) đž Dog training isnât about carving out an hour a day and running drills. Itâs about the standards you live by every single day. Whether youâre walking through your Kansas City neighborhood, heading…
The Barking Dog and Command “Enough”
The Barking Dog and Command “Enough” Are you tired of having your dog bark for 15 minutes every time the door bell rings, or for any of the infinite number of other reasons dogs bark? Well so was I, and like any good dog trainer…
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 âwhy do dogs barkâ question is easy (as you will see), but the âwhat…
đž How to Crate Train Your Dog Without Anxiety
đž How to Crate Train Your Dog Without Anxiety Letâs 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. Thatâs not…
Park It …. The Advanced Level of Go To Bed
Note: This article discusses the âPark Itâ concept for helping dogs settle in the home. Over time, Iâve refined this approach into a clearer step-by-step process that moves from crate training to a bed and finally to a reliable stay. You can read the updated…
How to Run a Petting Party at Home (Without Making Things Worse)
How to Run a Petting Party at Home (Without Making Things Worse) The Petting Party Series â Part 2 In Part 1 of the Petting Party series, we talked about *why* dogs lose their minds when guests arrive. Now itâs time to talk about the…
How COVID Puppies Are Struggling Now â And How to Fix Behavior Issues
How COVID Puppies Are Struggling Now â And How to Fix Socialization, Anxiety, and Potty Training Issues Dogs raised during COVID didnât get the same start as most puppiesâand weâre 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 â Part 1 Picture this. Youâre sitting on the couch, ready to enjoy the game. The doorbell rings. Instantly, your dog explodesâbarking, growling, jumping, losing their mind like an alarm just went off inside their head. Your guests hesitate. Someone laughs…
Is Leash Reactivity Hard to Fix? How Long It REALLY Takes (And What Most Owners Get Wrong)
đž Updated for Kansas City Dog Owners If youâre 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….
