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...

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...

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...

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...

Changing a dog's behavior does not take violence or dominance. There is no need for hitting a dog or rolling a dog to the ground. I have...

A dog pulls on leash and it works because it gets them moving forward. They want to get somewhere. When the dog rehearses pulling and no...

I train dogs "Find It" for different reasons. It is a good enrichment for the dog. Teaching this cue means for the dog to sniff or look...

Dog parks can be a great way to let your dog run. But did you ever stop to question yourself? Is your dog a dog that can handle it? Is...

You could be unknowingly rewarding your dog and that undesirable behavior is becoming stronger. Are you experiencing undesirable...

You may be asking yourself what is a poisoned cue? Have you unknowingly poisoned a cue? A cue can be verbal, visual, scent, sound ,...

You might be like a lot of people and you just got your new puppy or you adopted a dog and now it's home. You notice there is...

We are all living in a world of change. Never did anyone think that we would be wearing mask and taking extra precautions to be safe. I...