It’s All About The Dog
Timing is everything! How many times have you heard that? Well, in dog training it’s not everything but it does play a huge part in modifying or eliminating the knee-jerk reaction dogs demonstrate when they see a person, another dog,[…]
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One of the first things I discuss with potential clients during a consultation and teach during the first lesson is that all dogs will be trained to walk on the left side of the pet parent. With the understanding that[…]
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What does a dog trainer do? If you put one hundred dog trainers in a room, I’m not sure two of them would attempt to train the same dog, the same way. There are probably an equal number of dog[…]
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Our canine family members add a tremendous amount of joy during the summer playtime months, so please give them the love and care they deserve. No matter how often we hear that warning on the news or read the horror[…]
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All parents figure out sooner or later, preferably sooner, that it’s a juggling act to know when to be a parent and when to be a friend—when to be a disciplinarian and when to be supportive and encouraging. The most[…]
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When people think of little dogs, they think of cute, baby, sweet, innocent, and less work. Little dogs can have big issues, so I want to talk about some of those issues and clear the air about how “little dogs[…]
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Many pet parents, as well as many trainers, use treats held over the dog’s head to get the desired results. The dog will sit, and the treat is immediately given to the dog. Repeating this action over and over will[…]
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Does your dog get car sick and vomit in the car? Does he pant or salivate? Does she shake or whine? To some of us, just saying “car sick” conjures memories or thoughts of how awful that feeling can be.[…]
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Conversational Dog Training 101. If you’re wondering what that means, it’s the title I gave to the “one-sided” lengthy conversations pet parents have with their dogs in an attempt to improve their behavior. Of course, a conversation requires two participants.??[…]
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