Dog Park vs Structured Playgroups
You bring home a dog because you want a companion to share
Record and Measure Your Results to See the Improvement It is really common for clients to start all fired up and then fizzle out during the training process. Sometimes it is hard to see the[...]
Don’t go “In and Out” of Training Mode Your dog is learning all the time. That includes when we think we are teaching them and when we aren’t. It is really relevant when you begin[...]
We run a busy dog school in a community of busy people. Because we do have a great reputation for working with more difficult behavior issues, we get a lot of dogs that fall into[...]
The First Week Home Sets the Tone I was so excited when I got my last dog and I said to myself that with all my experience, I ought to be able to get it[...]
In this day and age our pets are an extension of our family. They are often included in our lives as much as our children and our relatives. We set up special places for them[...]
“My dog is a Labrador, he should be able to behave.” “I don’t want a Pitbull, they’re aggressive dogs. I want a friendly dog.” Many people like to or unconsciously label their dog based on[...]
It can be absolutely mind boggling to pick the right dog training for you and your dog. There are so many different methods, programs and training schools. How do you possibly decide? How do you[...]
In the following video I recreated and likely solved a problem a client had while trying to prompt her dog to do a new trick. The Back Story Elwood had gradually learned Rollover and I[...]
Jacque and Josh are working hard to help people and pets in need. Can you help these two great kids support a great cause? Here is their story: “I Said Sit!” has been a big[...]
5 Ways to Celebrate National Pet Month with Your Dog 1. Sign up for a training class. Your dog will enjoy spending time with you and the added benefit of better behavior will make you[...]
You bring home a dog because you want a companion to share
You turn your back for thirty seconds to answer a text or
You step out into the backyard with your morning coffee, only to