Fear mongering
The current political climate is disturbing and yes, frightening. People are het up with fear and hatred, leading to an atmosphere of alarmism, reactivity and violent lashing out. Whatever impulse…
Puppies: Behavior vs “Obedience”
So, here you are and you have a growing, teething puppy and you are confronted with a mountain of natural but undesirable behaviors. From jumping up and nipping and shredding…
My dog knows SIT…..Really?
Recently in an elevator I was sharing the ride with a tall man and his French Bulldog puppy. The puppy was jumping up and excited and the tall man yelled at…
It’s always good to remember what your dog actually can do!
Just recently l got a call from a client who was complaining that he could not tie his shoes in peace because his puppy wanted to play with the laces.…
What I love about reward based teaching for dogs
In a nutshell: There is no real reason for the dog not to follow your suggestions because what you are offering is always the best choice for the dog. I…
Use your words!
Every once in a while we can all use a good reminder that a dog’s behavior is not like a movie we watch and then review. Here is the picture:…
How educated doggies are fun to live with or a practical application of dog training
Nikki and Bella have learned to run into their travel bags and enjoy the trip:) Ready to go to the Bahamas