

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...


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,...

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...


"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...