Pet Training Tips & More

There are generally a couple of reasons why problem dog behaviors result in the owners contacting me out of frustration and desperate for...

Over the years, I have enjoyed teaching my dogs useful tricks and "chores". Many behaviors can be chained to form a new trick. Once you...

I previously wrote about setting training goals for your week or even for the training session. A common mistake is to expect too much...

This can be a controversial topic among dog trainers. Some will argue not to use food rewards under the premise that you cannot expect...

As I am training, I like to set my training goals. I might have the ultimate goals in mind like a championship, or national ranking in...

This is a hallmark of the many calls I get with people frustrated that their dog is "still" doing _______ (fill in the blank). It may...

There are several fear stages that puppies go through, with the last one occurring around 15-17 months. Careful socialization during the...

I frequently get questions regarding a pup that thinks its owner is a chew toy. I have talked several times that early separation of a...

My grandmother used to say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is so true and directly applies to dog training. Many...

It sounds like a great gift idea, right? Well yes and no. There are several things to consider. First, does the giftee really even want a...

With the holidays approaching, there typically can be a disruption of our routine and added commotion. Even if your dog is well mannered,...

I am curious as to the percentage of dog owners who have someone else, such as a vet or groomer, trim their dogs toe nails? Not only can...

I have worked with some young dogs recently that were all over the place when put on the leash. I mean they were moving every direction...

About 3 weeks ago I took in a foster/rescue dog with some issues. Particularly he had some food and toy aggression and guarding. While he...

When I am training, I use a food lure and treat the dog with tasty "high-value" treats for a correct response. I say the word, "Yes!" and...

For many people it can be confusing as to what type of collar, etc. to get for their dog. To be sure, some manufacturers claim that all...

First let's be clear- a dog is not 75% house broken, or 89% house broken, etc. If they are over 7 months and having an "accident" they...

When I got my very first dog when I was 11, I went to the library and checked out a book by Rudd Weatherwax, the owner and trainer of the...

Last week was a rough week as I had to put two older pets to sleep. I stayed with them both as they passed. Many times pets get...

Some breeds of dogs are content with repetition, however, once many dogs learn something, they want to do something new. For obedience...