Elisabeth Weiss – A wikiHow Expert
We use the internet every day to find much-needed answers to questions about our pets happiness, health and training. WikiHow is a huge resource for addressing these and many other…
Timing Is Everything With Your Dog
Reinforcement at the right time can help you and your dog! Using management can be a valid teaching pathway for both you and your dog. Essentially, you can build a…
Managing Your Puppy Helps You Both
Providing your puppy with clear boundaries leads to great outcomes for you and them! Sometimes I am highly amused by the way people describe the behavior of their puppy. It…
At Home Dog Grooming is Possible!
Grooming your dog at home doesn’t need to be difficult In this unfortunate time of a pandemic when many grooming salons are closed, you might want to do some basic…
Puppy Training Tips: Constant Comments
In my work with puppies I often find that related issues pop up in waves. We all know that dogs crave attention. In turn, we adore how they look at…
Positive Reinforcement Dog Training: It Feels Good When There is Pay-off!
This morning my young dog Snorri gave me reason for pride. Snorri has an incredible nose and is also highly food motivated. Like all smart dogs (and kids) he is also very…
Dog Training Tip: Correcting Inadvertent Reinforcement
Not long ago I was called in to help with a “completely” out of control 11 year old little dog. Interestingly the dog walker’s impression was “he is a sweet…
Penny Wise and Pound Foolish: Puppy Training Myths
About 6-7 months ago I got an inquiry from a guy who had a puppy who was “boisterous” and he wanted “it” trained. He asked if I could I come for…
Dog Training Tips: Managing Behavior
I think this story is worth retelling because I see so many people waiting for their dog to make a “ mistake” rather than manage their behavior! On a recent…
When Should You Start Training Your Puppy?
So when is it good to start training your puppy? Is it ever too late? Or too soon? Those are questions we hear often. I guess the first thing to…
