A while back, I was walking my dog with reactivity in my neighborhood during a time when I was less likely to encounter other dogs. Later in…
I spy with my little eye, a cat’s paws on the countertop. I spy with my little eye, a dog’s tongue slapping the…
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…
This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, an event sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). It is all about educating people in ways to prevent dog bites.
During a recent vacation, our flight was delayed. Once buckled in and ready for takeoff, I turned to…
Written by Jackie Moyano, CPDT-KA
You’ve done your research, you’ve picked your new pet, and you’ve welcomed her home. You are doing everything in your power to help your new pet succeed in your home. In fact, you are convinced your new pet is…
Whenever someone tells me they want to raise a puppy, I laugh and think, “No you don’t.” Puppies are cute…
When does training start? Would you guess before you get out of bed? Sun’s up, pets are up…
Anyone who has done behavior modification with a pet knows the time it takes to see improvement. Sometimes we take 5 steps forward only to…