Engage Disengage

Engage Disengage

One of my favorite techniques for working with reactive dogs is this lovely, easy to follow, technique called “Engage-Disengage”. I generally recommend starting reactive dogs with classical conditioning when they are around the stimuli that causes an...

Train Smarter, Not Harder: 6 Tips for Effective Dog Training

Training your dog doesn’t have to be overwhelming—it’s all about clear communication, consistent rewards, and understanding your pup’s needs. In this post, we’ll share six tips to help you build better behaviors, from rewarding quickly and often to using high-value...
My groomer saved my dog.

My groomer saved my dog.

My old girl is turning 12 in August. She gets around but has arthritis in her paws which make it very uncomfortable for her nails to be cut with traditional nail clippers.  Hannah Manesreh, with Lucky Dog Canine Grooming, gently takes care of Stregas paws in a manner...
It’s Fireworks season!

It’s Fireworks season!

I know July 4th is seven weeks away but it is a FAST approaching holiday that terrorizes animals all over the United States. Every year, dogs get spooked and lost on the Fourth of July.    Here are some tips to prepare you and your dog for one of the more traumatic...