dog training

The game of tug

The game can become too arousing for the dog and human hands can get hurt if the dog does not know drop it and consider it part of the game.…

just for fun

“RIVERDANCE” a silly trick I taught Cosi:) This shows two DogRelations client puppies meeting for a play date and learning how to walk together. They are so cute! Sadie has…

Is my dog fat or just “muscular”?

Here is an interesting article by Dr. Sophia Yin about body condition and food motivation. Unfortunately many dogs are quite overweight and in my experience dog guardians tend to underestimate…

The origin of nuisance behavior

the birth of nuisance behavior I am so proud to present my first collaboration with the immensely talented Lili Chin http://lilichin.com/ The problem presented in this story line is all…

Plenty in Life is Free

http://www.amazon.com/Plenty-Life-Is-Free-Reflections/dp/1617810649/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334581593&sr=8-1 Have you come across this senario: You are walking down the street and you ask your dog to perform some kind of task, for instance: sit and give paw…