Why is a Behavior Consultation important for Dog Training?
Very often dog guardians reach out to a trainer or behaviorist when something with their dog’s behavior goes awry. The neighbors complain about barking, the dog is still peeing and…
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Dog Relations: Let Your Dog Be A Dog
Very often the first thing we teach a puppy is how to sit. I am not quite sure when all of that started. I guess it is easy enough to…
Tips for Spring Dog Grooming in NYC
It’s spring and we look forward to warmer weather and nice expeditions to the country and the beach with our dogs. As delightful as the warmer weather can be it…
Insights from a Dog Trainer: Food – Motivator, Reward or Distraction?
As I was walking to a training appointment I was followed by a puggle who wanted to greet me. Dogs follow me in the street quite often and I am…
Teaching and Eliciting Voluntary Compliance for Grooming and Medical Procedures
I can’t touch her ears! She hates the brush! He shakes on the way to the groomer. Isn’t it an oxymoron that on one hand we “spoil” our beloved dogs…
Why You Need to Focus on Reinforcing Your Dog’s Good Behaviors
Behaviors fulfill a purpose. Behaviors have consequences. A behavior that pays off will be worth repeating. A couple of days ago I came across an advice column for parents in…