It’s not about respect: The REAL reason your dog “listens” better to your trainer
Have you ever worked with a trainer and experienced this moment? You’re fumbling your way through something… And your dog is looking at you like you are crazy… Or...
General Training
Make it or Break it: How to respond to your dog’s mistakes in training
I sat on the training field, watching him work his dog. He wanted to show me his heeling – he was hitting some roadblocks and wanted my help troubleshooting. ...
Getting Prepared: Tips for managing your dog’s firework anxiety
The 4th of July holiday is fast approaching here in the states… And this… This is the view from my security cameras last year. My neighbor sets off fireworks RIGHT next...
Tough Love: The post I wish I read when I got my first dog
I was talking to someone a while back about personal fitness. If you didn’t know this about me… I like bread… Carbs are my jam. And gyms to me are like churches to...
Don’t trust your gut: 4 steps to getting your dog’s attention when they check out
I was working with a client the other day… She has a wonderful dog. One that is sweet, social, fun and outgoing…one of those dogs I’d label a total “party girl”. But when she...
You Get What You Give: The importance of being consistent in dog training
When I was young, my parents taught me to work hard for what I wanted. So naturally, when I hit high school, and I started dreaming of getting my license and eventually...
Don’t Walk Your Dog: Why we ditch the daily walk to teach Loose Leash Walking
When I had my first dog Koby… Back when I worked too many hours in biotech, with a long commute that stole hours from me every day… And back when I was all rainbows and...
No More Stress: A simple trick to combat crate anxiety
He came to training for help with severe separation anxiety, along with a few other anxiety related issues. When I met him, his insecurity was instantly apparent....
It shouldn’t be a struggle: 6 Steps to Make Trimming Your Dog’s Nails Easy
I’ve been there… Seeing my dog’s nails getting a little too long and making excuses about trimming them until they were too long to ignore. Psyching myself up to break...