Training

I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this confession from an adopter of one of my foster puppies: “I know it’s wrong,...

"Sheesh, I thought my dog would love having a new friend, but he is being so mean to the new little puppy!”I hear this...

Reactivity is a commonly used term in the dog behavior and training world, but it’s frowned upon by some in our profession because it’s...

Want pup to accept that new car restraint equipment? Build in some training time.

Basic good manners training (sit, down, come, etc.) is vitally important to help your canine family member learn how to survive in a world...

It is well known in the dog world that our canine companions are primarily body language communicators, i.e., visual learners. This makes sense; they...

A few days after Christmas, my husband and I found ourselves facing a challenge: Our Australian Kelpie, Kai, was romping around the yard when suddenly...

My wonderful Scottie/Corgi/Poodle-mix, Bonnie, had long, fine, curly fur that tangled easily. She was relatively tolerant of my frequent insistence on combing out the...

Suddenly, thanks to COVID-19, the whole world is asking the question that’s all too familiar to savvy puppy owners: “How likely is this experience...

Once upon a time, societal norms dictated that if pet dogs failed to comply with strict rules for their behavior indoors, they were banished...

The holidays can be a happy time for you and your dogs if you are careful to make it so.

See that dog surfing your counter as you read this? You know, the one who jumps on you during your Zoom calls? That’s your...