Red flags to look for when hiring a trainer
Did you know that to become a dog trainer you need exactly ZERO credentials? Did you know that the woman who does your hair or nails has...
What is "positive" training?
I have met with a frustrating number of people recently who confidently tell me that they used a "positive reinforcement" trainer, and...
Frequently Asked Questions: When can I fade the treats?
Last night during one of my group classes, I had a student raise her hand and ask "I don't know if it's too early to be asking this, but...
Change Takes Time
One of my coworkers quit smoking last month. She had been smoking for over half of her life, and for health reasons decided to quit cold...
Leash your dog!
A few weeks back I had a student in one of my basic obedience classes ask if he ever would be able to walk his dog off leash in their...
Training Tip Tuesday: Your voice says one thing, but your body says another!
"Remember, dogs are first and foremost a physical species. Verbal communication comes second." I say this to my students very often. I...