"Walking with a Reactive Dog: Will it ever get easier?!"
It's no great secret that living with a reactive dog can be a lot of work. You might be constantly managing their environment, making...
Should I sign up for group classes, or private lessons?
There are a TON of training services being offered by various training businesses right now. Board and train seems to be all the rage,...
Kong Stuffing 101
Oh kongs, the real MVP dog ownership-dom. Kongs have saved my sanity time and time again, being there for me during family parties when I...
Small dogs deserve to feel safe
Today's blog topic is one I feel very strongly about. AHEM *steps ceremoniously onto soap box*. Little dogs have got a bad rap, and I...
"What do we do if we don't have treats?"
Today's topic is one that I talk about A LOT, and it's one major bump that people tend to run into when transferring their training to...
My Top Five Favorite Activities for Cold Weather Enrichment
Brrrr, it’s cold out there! It’s officially Winter here in Chicagoland, and with extremely cold temperatures and blowing winds come...
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...
Walking with your Puppy
"Alright, I know what you're thinking when you look at that title. Walking with your puppy. Step one, put a leash on your puppy. St
How to positively modify undesired behaviors
One of the biggest criticisms of “positive-only” training (side note: there is no such thing as “only” positive training, this is a...
