Dogs do not Make Life Easier. They Make Life Better.
I am a big believer that most things in life that are worthwhile & rewarding take WORK: one's career, a relationship, health and fitness,...
Honesty Does Not Exist in a Dog's World
Things like Honesty & Integrity do not exist in a dog’s world. There are no such things as honesty or integrity to a dog. However.......
Not everyone plays at the same level...
We are attempting to help owners (who are not professional dog trainers) have the best and most successful relationship with their dog...
The way your dog PERCEIVES you directly impacts his or her behavior... for better or worse.
Struggling with your dog? Have a dog that is stubborn, non-compliant, pushy, reactive and/or always challenging you in some fashion or...
Teach your dog to value & respect "No."
We all love our dogs- that is a given. We can love our dogs, enjoy our dogs and have a lot of fun with our dogs, but... that doesn't mean...
Simply ignoring your dog's bad behaviors & rewarding good behaviors will NOT make the bad be
"Ignore bad behaviors (and/or simply redirect the dog) AND... reward good behaviors and the bad behaviors will go away." If you truly...
"Issues" of fear & aggression in dogs. Understanding the two forces at work: nurture and nature.
As far as whether or not training can "fix" a dog with SEVERE issues is complicated. In short, the answer is "yes and no." And owners...
Just Because You & Your Dog are "Happy-Go-Lucky" doesn't mean everything around you is.
Just because you and your dog are "Happy-go-lucky" does not mean everything around you is. When you take your dog to a busy location, you...
Teaching your dog to ring a bell to go outside... innocent or slippery slope?
Be careful what you wish for and be careful anytime your dog is making demands on you. I often have clients that want to teach their dog...
5 reasons why I don't allow my dogs to "visit" with other strange dogs.
Society has really pushed the idea of "You have to socialize your dog every chance you get." As a result, some dog owners feel the need...
