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...
New Dog Essentials Checklist

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...

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...

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...

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...