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I’ve been thinking a lot recently about what to write for this week’s blog, and this topic is always on my mind. Dog training has...

A common misconception about dog training is that it’s all about the “commands”; you have to teach the commands, or else your dog won’t...

I’m going to start this blog post with a story; it’s going to seem like a longwinded, irrelevant story, but I promise I have a point!...

This is probably one of the top 3 questions I get asked as a dog trainer, and I totally get it! Having to remember to bring treats and...

As puppy classes begin to close we will need to be more creative in our socialization efforts to make sure our puppies are not missing out!

A few weeks ago I was working with Regis (my recovering reactive beagle mix) when we were bum-rushed by an off leash doodle. I know this...

There are many variations of this myth: positive reinforcement doesn't work for "tough" breeds, positive reinforcement doesn't work for...

So, you brought home your new dog and you're excited to get started on training. You lure your dog into a sit, and when his butt hits the...

This past Saturday I spent my afternoon giving a seminar about dog training and behavior myths to a group of dog guardians and dog lovers...

I did it. It happened today. I was cooking something in the kitchen, and Phoebe threw herself at the door. She had just been out. I KNEW...