Helping Pets Behave

Behavior Modification Case Study Video: Mugsy the Puppy Mill Rescue

Mugsy’s owners were running out of options so I took him into my home to attempt to help with his problems.

Behaviors to Consider When Selecting a Dog to Adopt From a Shelter

Adopting a dog can be a very rewarding experience for a dog lover. What is there not to feel good about? There is an animal in need, a wonderful home, and more than enough love to go around. Most soon-to-be new dog…

How to Spot a Puppy Mill Breeder

Ever wonder where that cute puppy in the pet store window or on the internet came from? You may not want to know the answer. Without sufficient oversight of commercial dog breeders, dogs can be legally kept in very poor conditions. Before you purchase a dog on impulse…

8 Tips for Selecting a Quality Breeder

Some people are of the opinion that breeders are just one more source contributing to the massive number of dogs in need of homes. While this may be true in the case of puppy mills and internet breeders out to make a quick buck, ethical breeders take concern for…

Photo-shoot: Frisbeeing it Up!

It was gorgeous out this morning! To celebrate, I decided to take pictures of one of our favorite daily…

Video: “Cop-Cop” or “Your Feet on Mine” Trick

Here’s a fun trick that is sure to impress your guests at parties. Learn how to teach your dog to walk with his or her front feet on yours.

101 Things to do with a Box: Rewarding Variability in Behavior

You may find this video nerdy but I find this incredibly fascinating. In a number of training sessions prior to filming this video I taught my Sheltie, Scarlett, the concept of behavior variability. To be specific, I…

How Dogs Initiate Play: Descriptions & Video Examples of Play Behaviors

How do dogs initiate intraspecies play? Just about everyone knows and can recognize a play bow, but that’s not the only signal dogs use to solicit play. Below are descriptions with video of behaviors dogs…