All Dogs Bite Part 1
Working with people who then have to work with animals can be a tricky business. Even being a person who just works with animals can be a...
The Poop at the Pool Party
We are going to start this post, with a human-related tale. A dad was put in charge of watching his two boys for the day so the mom could...
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...
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,...
Behavior Analysis Unit - Dog Division
I am obsessed with the show "Criminal Minds". I watch it religiously. I love the show so much, I feel like my calling in life could have...
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...
The Eight-Legged Monster
As soon as I spot it, my heart skips a beat. I see it, the eight-legged monster, the spider on the wall, my true mortal enemy. Every time...
Do Dogs Have Other Dog "Friends"?
If you take your dog to dog parks pretty regularly, you have probably made friends or at least acquaintanceships with some of the other...
