My Mean Dog
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...
A Note of Thanks
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...
Using Retrospective Thinking While Training
Confession time: I did not train Regis to walk on a loose lead for the first four years of his life. At all. Nada. He’s always been on a...
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...
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month 2018: Questions to ask during the adoption process
So, you know you want to adopt a dog, and you have an idea of where you'll get him from, but where do you start? What questions should...
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month 2018: Should I get my dog from a rescue, no-kill shelter, or "kill&qu
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and in celebration of that fact I'll be writing some posts specifically about bringing home a new...
Essential Factors to Consider when Adopting a Dog
So you’ve decided to add a dog to your family, congratulations! Deciding to add a furry member to your family is highly rewarding, but...
My Top Five Tips for Successfully Integrating your Newly Adopted Dog
Adding a new dog to your family is a very exciting time, and brings a lot of joy and new experiences. However, it can also bring stress...