Order Up! Why Order Matters in Dog Training
One of the most common things you hear as a dog trainer, or even as someone wanting to train their own dog, is that your timing matters....
All Dogs Bite, Part 2
Dog bites are a tough subject to talk about. Whether you work with dogs, are around dogs, own dogs, or even just go anywhere that has the...
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,...
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...
"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...
