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 …
Don’t Be a Cue Nagger!
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 …
Forced Marches vs. Sniff Adventures
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 …
ClickerExpo 2019
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. …
Relationships and Training
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 …
Moving with Your Dogs
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 …
How-To’s for Taking Your Dog to a Restaurant or Bar
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 …
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: Small Successes
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 …
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 …