Motivational States Matter
"Motivational states make our animals more or less likely to perform certain behaviors"
Got a stressed dog? What is toxic stress, why should you care about it, and what can you do?
"...When stress goes unchecked and we get stuck in a state of toxic stress that this becomes a real issue! "
Why we never punish growling (or other communication from our dogs!)
If your dog has ever growled at you, it's normal to be upset and concerned. And while we don't want our dogs to be growling, since it's a...
How to find a good puppy training class!
Finding a puppy training class isn't always easy, but this list of what to look for can help!
The different types of management in dog training and their applications
What is management, and how can you use it in your day to day life?
Are retractable leashes bad? Should I use a Flexi lead?
Is it ever okay to use a retractable leash? Or is the answer always going to be no?
Resolutions for you and your dog 2023
A blog post about New Years resolutions for you and your dogs in the year 2023!
“Dog TV”: Enriching their lives, or asking for trouble?
I worked with someone once who called letting their dog look out the window all day while they were at work “dog TV”. I thought it was...
Dog Centric New Years Resolutions
2022 New Years resolutions for you and your dog!
How to make sure you are using your invisible fence correctly!
Step one: DON'T DO IT Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. Alright, I apologize if that answer was a bit glib. I apologize even more if...
