Dog Training

Where Do I Begin?

We’ve all heard the phrase, “New year, new you!”. It can be a way to embrace a fresh start. Have you ever found yourself…

New dog, new cat, who ‘dis?

Triage

We all want a dog who can be comfortable going anywhere, befriend people of all ages, and get along with all dogs. Rarely do any of us ever have…

Indoor Wildlife

I recently tagged a fellow trainer on a post about a dog up for adoption. She adopted the dog and is now changing her dog’s…

For Whom the Dog Barks

After surviving moving day on a cold February day, I poured a glass of red wine and poured myself into a warm bath. We…

Leave It!

Dog’s do not understand spoken language until it is paired with a behavior. Yelling “leave it” at your dog, without any training behind it…

Coming In Hot!

Jumping: why do dogs do it? Jumping is often an attention-seeking behavior. Yelling, kneeing your dog in the chest, and pushing your…

Favorite Things 2018

Have you ever prepared to take your dog on a vigorous walk only to step outside and decide it was too windy for a hike…

Fido’s Fall Report Card

Mealtime Manners…C-

Polite Greetings…….C+