In my last blog, How to Pick a Great Leash Training Method for Your Dog I discussed a simple way to help you choose exercises or methods to teach your dog how to walk on leash. Here’s the thing. It applies to ANY kind of training you might want to do with...
Are you having a hard time figuring out how to teach your dog to walk nicely on leash? If you’ve looked online for help, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice and the seemingly endless number of ways to go about teaching this important skill....
Clients often comment when they watch me with their dog, “Why does he pay so much attention to YOU?” Some might believe I have a professional secret. After over 2 decades of being with, handling and training dozens of dogs every day, I do have experience on my side. I...
Congratulations on your new puppy! There’s no feeling quite like bringing that little bundle of cuteness home on the first day. Have you had a puppy before? You probably don’t remember it being like this your first time around. And what about all the conflicting...
Dealing with behaviour we don’t like is a multi-step process. Just trying to stop the behaviour is not effective in the long run. It’s not very fair to the dog either. Teach Your Puppy A better approach is to focus on what we would like them to do...
