A new puppy in the house can be overwhelming. There are so many options for training. New puppy owners are often confused on what to do and where to go. Here are some things to consider when seeking training. Developmental Deadlines For 3 Key Puppy Skills: There...
In September 2021, I pre-ordered a very promising book, The Forever Dog, by Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker. The Facebook hype leading up to to the book’s release was intriguing. They posted many easy tips based on science to help your dog...
Your dog should have autonomy and choices. But what if you need your dog to do something he doesn’t want to do? That’s where dog trainers can help. Credentialed and qualified dog trainers can convince your dog that saying “yes” can be the best thing ever....
Dogsmarts 101 During Covid, libraries have been closed and I have been unable to off the wildly popular “Dogsmarts 101” presentation. A few months ago, I offered this presentation on Facebook live. Please click here for a link. Below is a...
Teaching River to accept a harness Getting a harness or leash on or off your dog can be a tricky process if your dog is super excited about walks or uncomfortable with handling around the head. Here are some tips to successfully harness on and harness off....