

Regis, Phoebe, and the attack of Frankenstein
Today, I fed both of my dogs for barking. Well, not barking. Going BALLISTIC. And you know what? It didn’t reinforce the behavior! This...


The NUMBER ONE STRATEGY to a Well Behaved Dog
Do you know the number one strategy to a well behaved dog? It's not a special type of training tool, it's not a special training...


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...


“Don’t normalize aggressive behavior”
I saw a post in a Facebook group the other day; it's a well respected group with lots of dog professionals and hobbyists who’ve been...


Loving a Reactive Dog
Loving a reactive dog can test your patience and push your buttons. It forces you to take the long way round because you know that the...


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...


"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...


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


To fear the growl or not to fear the growl: THAT is the question!
As I was walking one of my client’s dogs today, I heard a car pull up behind me and looked to see who it was. Curious if I was running...