Is it willful disobedience and noncompliance.... or is it an undiagnosed health issue? Part Two
We understand now that our dog's physical health is a key puzzle piece to resolving certain behavior problems.
Is it willful disobedience and noncompliance.... or is it an undiagnosed health issue? Part One
We understand now that our dog's physical health is a key puzzle piece to resolving certain behavior problems.
What does it mean to be a positive reinforcement dog trainer?
I recently came across a tiktok video of a trainer who claimed to be "training" a dog, when in reality she had a very distressed dog on a...
Motivational States Matter
"Motivational states make our animals more or less likely to perform certain behaviors"
How to find a good puppy training class!
Finding a puppy training class isn't always easy, but this list of what to look for can help!
Why Every Dog Guardian Should Work with a Positive Reinforcement, Credentialed Trainer
Being a pet dog trainer is kind of weird. You see, our industry wasn't really around until the late 90's, early 2000's. Ask anyone who...
Congratulations On Becoming Employee of the Month!
We have been so impressed with your work ethic and commitment to your job, we could not have done all of this without you! To show our...
Must Love Growling Dogs
I LOVE growling dogs. Say whaaaaaaaat? Hear me out: A growling dog is a dog that’s saying, “hey, I don’t want to bite, please don’t make...
"But I Never Had to Give My Other Dog Treats!"
This is sometimes my client's response when I explain that we'll be using food as the primary motivator during our training. They're...
Your Dog is Not an Oven
My oven broke this past weekend. My husband Phil made dinner Saturday night, used the broiler, and turned everything off properly after...
