Be a Consequence Machine
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...
"When can I stop giving my dog treats?"
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...
My name is Mary Thompson, I'm a positive dog trainer, and I said "no" today
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...
Why cookie cutter advice doesn't always work; AKA sometimes google isn't the answer!
I am a HUGE fan of the internet. Even though it can sometimes be a cesspool of misinformation and bad attitudes (hellooooooo social...
Happy "Howl"-o-ween! Keep your pooch safe!
Halloween is a fun, time honored tradition for many families. We as humans love the sweet treats, the spooky costumes, and a good scare...
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month 2018: Top mistakes made when bringing home your new dog
We're almost at the end of Adopt A Shelter Dog Month! I hope these blog posts have given you some information on what adopting from a...
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month 2018: Essential supplies to have when bringing home Fido
Alright, so you've decided where you're getting your new dog from, chosen the lucky pooch, and prepared for the car ride home. What now?...
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month 2018: Bringing Home Fido
So, you’ve decided what type of dog you want to adopt, where you’re adopting your dog from, asked all the right questions, and it’s now...
Adventures in Puppyland
socialization is a puppy having positive experiences with many new things, teaching the puppy that novelty is actually a great thing, rather
Dog Bite Prevention Week #7: So, what CAN we do to help?
All week long we've been discussing dog bite prevention, and how we can handle dogs who are behaving aggressively or biting. And yes,...
