Socialization vs. Counterconditioning
Ah socialization! I hear this word probably a hundred times a week by owners. "We need to socialize him more." "It will be good for his...
Should I Take My Dog to the Dog Park?
Taking your dog to a dog park can ignite quite the conversation between dog lovers. Some dog lovers are in the camp of a dog park not...
Know the Side Effects
As a professional dog trainer, I work with thousands of dogs and their owners. I work with first time dog owners, experienced owners,...
Teach Your Dog to Be Quiet in a Crate!
One of the many grievances I hear about as a professional dog trainer that has a very simple fix is that of dogs that bark and/or whine...
The Curse of the Puppy
If I ever was reincarnated, I can tell you what I would never want to come back as. No it is not a dung beetle, slug, or other gruesome...
Prepare Your Dog for the 4th of July
Summer is a fun and crazy time. There's trips and vacations, tournaments, barbecues, and chaos in between. When we get ready to celebrate...
Hold Off Teaching Your Puppy to "Shake"
You have your new puppy and are excited to start training your puppy. After all, they are so smart and training is fun! So what should...
"It's ok, we need to socialize him more"
It's a nice, sunny day out and it seems like a good day to do something for your dog. So, you head to the dog park, the equivalent of...
You Got A Puppy For Christmas! Now What?
It's Christmas morning and you walk up to your Christmas tree with your nice warm coffee you see your Christmas gift you have been...
