Dog Boredom: Identifying the Signs and Simple Solutions for a Happier Pup
This is my dog Strega. She's bored. We've heard that phrase our whole lives from children, friends, and family. Heck, I'm guilty of saying it myself! But when it comes to our dogs, boredom can show up in ways that aren’t just whining or pacing—it can lead to behavior...
Dog Manners 101: Turn Your Expectations Into Reality
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...
New Dog Essentials Checklist
Why Preparation Matters Bringing home a new dog is one of life's most exciting moments - but without the right preparation, that joy can quickly turn to stress. Our complete new dog checklist helps you skip the last-minute panic so you can focus on what really...
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...
How to Bathe Your Dog
Guest Writer - Cameron LeeI'm lucky, I guess...When it comes to how to bathe your dog, my boys solemnly file into the shower together when I say 'get in.' They don’t love it, but they comply because I follow the same routine every time. In my case, bathing them...
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...
The Importance of a Dog Tag
Every dog owner’s worst fear is a missing pet—but not all lost dog stories end the same. Two recent encounters drove home the importance of a dog tag and microchipping in ways I’ll never forget. One reunion was quick and seamless; the other, needlessly stressful. The...
Dog Walking
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...