Tuesday Tip: Off Leash
One of Archer and Kylo’s favorite things to do is run in the woods together, however, having each other to play with means there is greater distraction when off …
Tuesday Tip: Out on a Walk
Next time you and your pup head out for a stroll around the neighborhood, don’t forget to bring some of their favorite treats! Training while out on a walk is a …
Tuesday Tip: Fear and Reactivity
For those of us with dogs who can be fearful, and/or reactive, there are some important things to keep in mind. Behavior change will not happen on it’s own, …
Tuesday Tip: Digging
If you have a chronic hole digger and would prefer no more holes in your yard, consider that your dog may be bored and need more mental and physical exercise to …
Training Tip: Off Days
There will be days where no matter how much you love training and working with your dog, that you just can’t muster up the energy or enthusiasm to get it …
Tuesday Tip: You Can’t Reinforce Fear
With the 4th of July approaching, I want to talk about the myth that comforting a dog who is afraid will reinforce their fear…. It’s just not true! Now, …
Tuesday Tip: Resilience
I’m not sure we deserve dogs. Their resilience, their ability to move on and forgive will never stop blowing me away. Bernie, one of my three wonderful dogs, …