The dog's sense of smell is higher than ours. Their noses are quite interesting when you think about it. If you are reading this, you...

An aroused dog is not necessarily aggressive. In simple terms, aroused means an excited state. If you are the guardian of a dog, you have...

Basic Obedience training is very important in a dog's life. I look at this a foundation, a good place to start with your dog. This builds...

If you own a dog that is reactive to strangers then you know what I am talking about. You may have just adopted a dog and find out your...

The leash is a must and every dog owner needs to know how to handle one. I always choose a good leash that fits my hand that is...

That is only one part of my discussions with you, as you learn new dog training skills. If you are struggling while training your dog it...

You can help your reactive dog. Have you been reading books and searching for help but it’s not working for you? It might be that you are...

Let me tell you a quick story about two special dogs that took me by surprise one day. I had been dating my current husband. I was asked...

Jumping is fun to a dog and it is a natural behavior. It is a way for them greeting but it can also become a problem. When I am contacted...

We all love our dogs but we all must remember they are animals. When I hear a dog has bitten someone and they are seeking help, my first...

Off and Down they are different behaviors in dog training. I teach clients to train a dog "Off" when a dog is jumping on a person or a...

There are many times a person can be so busy and only see the undesirable behaviors their dog is doing. The jumping, barking, chewing,...

Positive reward - based training is very powerful. As a Positive Reinforcement Trainer my goal is to always train in a very positive...

Are you someone who is wondering what to do next with your dog? You have trained your dog all the basics and now you would like to do...

I often use food for rewarding a dog. I use it to lure my dog into a behavior that I want. Some dogs prefer a toy. I work with my dog...

What is Separation Distress? A dog who panics when left alone. I have come across dog's that I have found will actually harm themselves....

Over the years I have had clients ask about what to do when a dog continues to jump on people. A dog is jumping on a guest coming into...

You may have noticed that your dog will on occasion refuse to take treats. When I am working with dogs and I notice their behavior...

I often get questions about house training the puppy. One of the first questions I will ask, are you going outside with your puppy? It is...

You may know what I am talking about. You had that wonderful puppy that just learned all those basic obedience skills. Your puppy was...