Too Young to Train…Or Is He?
Congratulations on your new Christmas puppy! He is just a baby. Everything he does is cute because he is so small.read more
View ArticleStop, Watch, Wait, Reward
Our dogs train us because they have better observation skills and more patience. They can tell by our body language when we are about to give in!read more
View ArticleThe “Red Light, Green Light” Game
The "Red Light, Green Light" game can be a great game to control excited, screaming children who are running away from a silly, nipping puppy. Stop the kids then stop the dog. read more
View ArticleHow to Get Your Dog to Stop Barking—by Thanking Him for Barking
Don't mind your dog giving a woof or two when people pass or approach the house—but want him to stop when you've got the message? read more
View ArticleFinding Those Training Moments
My students are anti-homework, so I suggest they find time throughout the day for training moments.read more
View ArticleTo Err Is Canine
Training your dog is one of the activities that will enrich your bond the most, but it can also be very frustrating.read more
View ArticleTeach Your Puppy to Greet with a Sit
When you bring your new puppy or dog home, teach him to sit whenever he approaches you or other people. Keep treats in your pocket and randomly ask for the sit.read more
View ArticleHow to Prevent Stair and Elevator Dashing
If you live in an apartment, getting out of the building can be a challenge—especially for dogs that get excited.read more
View ArticleTake Advantage of “In the Door” Training
When is your dog totally “into” you? When you come home from being out and you walk through your door!read more
View ArticleHow to Be Reward-Ready!
I recommend to clients that they keep training treats in containers all around the house, especially in rooms they use often.read more
View ArticleThe Right Fit: How to Select the Best Equipment for Behavioral & Medical...
Whether or not a family signs up for formal dog training, the dog still needs to wear equipment for identification and safety reasons.read more
View ArticleManaging Leash Reactivity
Do you have a dog that is reactive to other dogs during walks (growling, barking, or lunging)? Many owners struggle with this issue and need some immediate tools.read more
View ArticleWait
Do you have a dog that darts out doorways or from the crate? What about the car? This can be a dangerous behavior, but boundary training can help.read more
View ArticleKibble in a Bottle
Did you know that boredom is a common culprit of problem behavior?read more
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Teach Your Dog to Bring a Bucket
Want to teach your dog to bring his bucket? It’s just another retrieve. Back-chaining is the key to making it simpleread more
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Playing the Name Game
Attention defines a relationship. Without it, there is not much interaction.read more
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Training Impulse Control: The Default Sit
Does your dog jump on people? Lunge to greet other dogs? Rush through doorways? Chances are that your dog needs to learn impulse control.read more
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Ask a Trainer: Cats Climbing on Dinner Table
Q: Our cats are climbing on the dinner table and disturbing us while we eat.read more
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