Clients often are keen to get right into the nitty-gritty of issues that they have hired me to help with. Their first question often is, “How do I stop A, B or C?”, believing the solution is to focus on getting the dog to stop doing it. “How do I get...
It’s common to see videos that promise a secret method or quick fix to your dog’s problems. The truth is that good training is a process and takes time and patience. Quick fixes usually rely on stopping unwanted behaviour using something unpleasant the dog...
Are you struggling with your adolescent dog? This can be a particularly frustrating and challenging time. Many parents don’t think they will survive their dog’s adolescence. The good news is that it doesn’t last forever. And you’re not in it...
Too often, people just put their dog into a crate and close the door. This usually creates a bad first experience, and the dog has no desire to go in again. It is important that you take the time to TEACH your dog to love the crate. Being in a crate involves building...
It’s easy to get caught up in training and focus on the outcome. Having a good plan and being clear on your goals is great. Both are part of good training. But it’s helpful to take a step back and consider what you are doing from your dog’s...
The Dog Days of Summer Are Over For Your Pup Brrr. It feels like summer is really over. Mornings are darker, and temperatures have dropped. For summer pups that have only experienced the bright and balmy days of summer, this change of seasons is a shocker! Walks in...
