Have you ever given your dog a brand new toy, only to have them destroy it within minutes? This is super naughty dog behavior….isn’t it?

What is really going on when you ask your dog to “sit” (or perform some other behavior that you KNOW that they know how to do), and they don’t do it?

What is really going on when you ask your dog to “sit” (or perform some other behavior that you KNOW that they know how to do), and they don’t do it?

While I may not be the dog guardian struggling to control their dog on a walk anymore, I used to be.

Leash laws is a hot topic for me, and many other dog guardians. But why? In this blog I want to go deeper than the laws themselves, and talk about other reasons why these rules matter.

Leash laws is a hot topic for me, and many other dog guardians. But why? In this blog I want to go deeper than the laws themselves, and talk about other reasons why these rules matter.

Leash laws is a hot topic for me, and many other dog guardians. But why? In this blog I want to go deeper than the laws themselves, and talk about other reasons why these rules matter.

It’s not surprise that treats are used regularly in force free dog trainer. But what do we do when our dog WON’T take the food?

Leash laws is a hot topic for me, and many other dog guardians. But why? In this blog I want to go deeper than the laws themselves, and talk about other reasons why these rules matter.

We hear the term “reactivity” a lot when talking about dogs, but what does it actually mean?

The transition from puppyhood to canine adolescence can be a rapid and jarring one.

Something I see a lot of in the dog training world is labels, specifically those applied to our dogs. I myself use labels regularly - 'reactive dog,' anyone?

I understand the appeal behind a label; it's a convenient and straightforward way for us to explain often complex behavior. However, these labels can be doing our dogs more harm than good, and we need to tread lightly when using them.

I've been a certified, professional dog trainer for over 8 years now, and I can count on my hands the number of times that I have been questioned by potential clients about my education, and training methods.

When you claim that positive reinforcement 'doesn't work for your dog' it's because you are doing it wrong.

Chewing in dogs can be real problem, and one that we humans do not cope with well.

It's a beautiful, sunny day and you're heading out for a walk with your dog to stretch your legs. You take a deep breath of fresh air, and....YOINK!

Congratulations! You have just brought home your new puppy and life is about to get really fun!

Targeting is a useful behavior where we teach our dog to touch a specific part of their body to a specific object/location.

What a month we've had. Record breaking temperatures and minimal precipitation almost makes you forget about our 7 months of cold, cruel winter, doesn't it? No? Too soon? I agree.