Dog Bite Prevention Week Myth #2: "An aggressive dog thinks he's dominant and needs to be p
The dominance myth. So we meet again. I spend a LOT of my time as a dog trainer helping my students understand that their dog's...
Dog Bite Prevention Week Myth Busting #1: "Nice dogs don't bite".
This year for dog bite prevention week (April 8th-14th) I'll be writing one blog post a day on commons myths about dog bites and...
Do dogs need to be told when they are wrong?
I've recently had a few very interesting conversations with other dog owners about whether or not dogs need to be told when they are...
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...
Training Tip Tuesday: The Power of Novelty
Who here has heard or said the phrase "I'm full of this!" following a meal time? I've heard this phrase after someone claims that they're...
