Turn your expectations into reality (manners 101)
There’s an amazing trend in the dog word with the development of social media and video sharing sites. We can watch so many amazing trainers and their fantastic dogs doing tricks, performing perfect leash skills and heel positions to music. We can watch step by step...
Nail Trimming made easy
Throughout my career I have met countless dogs. I find myself quickly evaluating each dog I get my hands on by giving them a quick massage to give affection as well as feel for anything out of the ordinary. I have found over the years that most dog owners overlook...
Essential Supplies for Your New Dog
The Basics: Every dog needs their own “stuff”! When you bring home your new dog you should have everything ready for them so you can focus on their needs and spend time playing, snuggling and getting to know one another. Here’s a list of items I always have on hand...
School For Dogs Opens!!
I've had a dream for many years to establish a school that utilizes positive reinforcement techniques, fosters an environment where students learn from each other as well as the instructor. A place where dogs can come to spend time learning to play and learn in a way...
How to Bathe Your Dog
Guest writer - Cameron Lee I absolutely love his understanding and compassion for his dogs as well as his writing style. Here's a little tid-bit from a man who clearly puts his dogs first. ________________________________________________________________ I'm lucky, I...
Lights On!!!
I graduated from the professional trainers program from Karen Pryor Academy in September. I gave Henry and myself a few months off to just be family members. Well, we're back at it again. I'm doing some work with an organization that trains service dogs and thought...
Manners 101
6 week course starting July 20th, 2015 at 6:30 Space is limited so please submit your enrollment or contact Shanthi to reserve your spot. This is an basic manners course for pups of all ages sit, down, jumping, chewing, leash walking, come when called ...
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The Importance of a Dog Tag.
Scenario 1: I encountered a husky that was running loose in a busy intersection. With help from a couple of dog lovers and leftover cheese from training class we were able to catch her, read her ID tag and call her owner. They were happily reunited. Scenario 2: I...
Walk with me!
I’m not here to re-invent the wheel. People have been successfully teaching their doggy students how to walk with their dogs for decades before I was born. I love all the techniques. Clicker, shaping, luring…and so many more. The things, however, that I hear myself...