The holiday season is all about joy, family, and togetherness—and your furry friend should be part of the fun too! Dogs bring so much love and laughter into our lives, so why not plan a dog-friendly Christmas celebration? Whether you’re decorating the tree or relaxing...
Whether you're teaching your dog the basics, or addressing behavioral issues, incorporating the 3 D's can significantly increase your likelihood of success. The 3 D's - Duration, Distance and Distraction - are key elements that will help you significantly in training...
Have you ever wondered why the training cues you give your dog may work in some locations, but not others? For example, you go to dog training class and your dog learns to sit. They actually seem to have mastered it by your standards! Every time you ask them to sit...
You come home from running errands to find your puppy had an accident and left you with a big puddle of pee to clean up. OOPS! As a puppy guardian... how would you deal with this scenario? When it comes to puppy potty training should you punish your puppy? Should you...
I'll admit that it has been a while since I was in school learning the ABC's... I just won't share how long ago it was! Deciding to become a dog trainer meant I had to go back to school to learn a different kind of ABC's. However, also being a parent of a now, teen on...
Understanding how dogs learn helps us to interpret why certain behaviors occur. This is very helpful if you happen to be trying to train your own dog! For dogs, learning doesn't just happen when we are trying to train a dog to "sit"... it is happening all the time......