You may have a dog that has become a professional counter surfer. I hope not, but you are in the right place for some tips and help. A...

As we approach the season for bad weather days. Some dogs have many stuffed toys, chew bones, snuffy mats and more. That is great when...

Aggression in Dogs 2024 was a great conference, once again. I try to attend to every year.  This is an opportunity for me to listen to...

Dogs come into our lives, and we bring them into homes. A species we domesticate them now living and learning how to navigate in a human...

As I work with dogs that are reactive, this dog when I started his training to approaching other dogs took set ups to help him stay under...

I was recently asked how to introduce a dog into a home. One important step is to let the new dog decompress and let the new dog take...

I have never like dog-to-dog greeting on leash, because it can cause frustration in dogs. Dogs can become snarly and snappy at each...

The month of July always has a big bang in it. I had a new dog come in on July 2, 2024. As I started to work with her and get to know her...

We are close to July 4, 2024, and with this celebration comes loud noises, big booms and big bangs. Some dogs will need medication to...

Are you using a verbal reward marker or a clicker? I do hope you are using one of them during your training. I often use the word "YES"...

Helpful tips for house training your puppy.

A distraction can be anything from a rabbit, skateboard, another dog, any object can be a distraction to a dog. I think we have all been...

Recently I was training a dog to walk on leash. As I start training the dog the first step starts inside the home or a place that has...

Recall is training your dog to return to you. When training a dog to "come" I always start up close, just a short distance away. This...

Teaching a dog about the leash and what to do when the leash gets tight, takes time and patience. Any dog will pull with a regular flat...

In 2018 I earned a certification for dog bite prevention educator. My goal to help people and families. Often children receive bites...

There are many brands of leashes on the market. When it comes to choosing one, find one that feels comfortable in your hand. Take time...

Behavior Modification also known as behavior rehabilitation. Is first started by setting up a behavior consultation. You can schedule...

Often, I think about the learning experiences a dog has had in its life. Those experiences good or bad will affect a dog. I might observe...

There are many herding breeds Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) as shown above. These breeds can be bossy, workaholics, and sometimes...