The Batman and Joker Days of Caring for a Reactive Dog
By: Melissa Kolmar, CPDT-KA For those of you who know me well, you know I am a big comic book geek. So it’s no surprise that I compare my days loving and …
By: Melissa Kolmar, CPDT-KA For those of you who know me well, you know I am a big comic book geek. So it’s no surprise that I compare my days loving and …
By: Melissa Kolmar, CPDT-KA Has a friend or family member ever nagged you to do something? Wasn’t it frustrating? How much worse was it when you didn’t really understand what …
By: Melissa Kolmar, CPDT-KA It is time to take your dog for a walk. You get them leashed up, (hopefully) grab your treats and head out the door. They are …
By: Melissa Kolmar, CPDT-KA “Our goal should be to become partners with our dogs…not just teach them something.” -Ken Ramirez Gillian and I attended ClickerExpo in Portland, Oregon last week. …
By: Gillian Daniels, CPDT-KA We all (hopefully) know how important it is for you to train your dog, right? Yes, of course! But without a solid relationship in place, you’ll …
A new year can bring new adventures! Are you planning on moving soon? By: Melissa Kolmar, CPDT-KA Whether it is across town or out-of-town, there are a few things to …
By: Melissa Kolmar, CPDT-KA We love taking our pups with us to bars and restaurants, but do they want to be there? Are we giving them a good experience? Are …
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 …
Behavior change happens in increments over a period of time, and requires consistency and a clear goal for each step of the process. It can be hard not to …
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 …