No one’s a fan of it, but it’s that time of year again, Daylight Savings time! While the one hour shift (either forward or backward) can make humans a little discombobulated, it can affect our dogs too! There are several ways that the time shift affects our […]
Read more →Training is good for our dogs. This is a statement that we as pet guardians know is true. It comes with numerous benefits that include better communication and a better bond with our pup. There are also a variety of options available when it comes to dog […]
Read more →105 Million Americans own dogs and most of them own more than one! In fact, reports show that multi-dog homes are growing at a faster rate than any other segment of the pet industry. Though, to many pet parents, the idea of owning more than one dog […]
Read more →When your puppy starts barking at you, it can be difficult to determine what their motivation is, but all behaviors have a function. That is to say that there must be some reason our dog is behaving this way. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all reason that dogs […]
Read more →Each year I meet dozens of clients who take off work the first couple weeks of getting their new puppy and others who work from home, or are retired, and have a schedule flexible enough to train their dog. All want their dogs to be well-behaved and […]
Read more →Every dog is different, and every case deserves its own consultation. We must cater to the dog and the family, that’s what any good behavior consultant or board-certified professional trainer does. That said, I want to list two of the early steps in many training plans. This […]
Read more →Janet Graham, our head trainer, was recently interviewed by PetInsider.com about canine body language. One thing Janet works with her clients on in training programs is reading their dog’s body language. Dogs cannot talk so being able to read their body language can really give you a […]
Read more →I wrote a previous article entitled, “Why do you say not to let our dogs meet on leash?” In short, on-leash greetings are one of the fastest ways to create unwanted behaviors. That said, I am a realist, and I know that people will always be introducing dogs […]
Read more →“He didn’t like it.” “She didn’t like it.” These are the four words that often accompany the biggest loss of opportunity for my clients and their dogs. Similarly these same four words often signify a great loss of safety for our dogs or for people in their […]
Read more →First, what is “hand targeting?” It is a simple “trick” wherein your dog learns to tap his or her nose onto your fist or open hand. Check out our blog post on why this is such a helpful behavior. There are numerous ways to teach hand targeting. […]
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