Student Snapshot – Jasper the Belgian Malinois
This is the story of Jasper and his owner. From the start, his owner knew that their hands would be full. The hopes and asperations were high and Jasper’s owner wanted him to live up to his potential....
View ArticleWhy I Hate Dog Training Quick Tips
“I just need a quick tip to help my dog with this one problem!” “There’s just this one thing my dog needs help with, don’t you have any dog training tips you could share?” I get calls like this all the...
View ArticleWhat Makes a Difficult Puppy?
Puppyhood. A time of joy, fun, laughter, tears, and needle teeth. Especially if you’ve got a difficult puppy. This can greatly skew your puppyhood experience, and land you right in the land of puppy...
View Article5 Common Reactivity Myths
Reactivity myths seems to be fueled by the needs of owners trying to explain or find answers for what is going wrong with their dog. It’s totally normal to want to find answers, and these myths are all...
View ArticleCan You Stop a Behavior with Rewards?
YES! Rewards based training is used to stop unwanted behaviors all the time! From complex aggression and fear problems, to leash walking, recall issues, to dog sports like agility, and even police...
View ArticleWhat Happens When We Micromanage Dogs?
Sometimes we have to micromanage dogs and there just isn’t an alternative in that moment. We’ve all been there. Whether we’re in a rush, forgot to grab the treat pouch or other tools, or just plain...
View Article5 Dog Training Facts
The world of dog training can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know where to start! There seem to be a lot of conflicting information on the internet, that you might see from celebrity trainers...
View ArticleWhy Do Dog Owners Struggle?
This is the eternal question that’s always on my mind as a dog trainer. Why do dog owners struggle? What causes even experienced dog owners to get stuck with their pups? The good news is that I’ve...
View ArticleThe Wrong Kind of Fun
Let me tell you guys a story. This is one that I think most dog owners have experienced at one time or another with their dogs and one that can contribute to a lot of frustration. Let’s talk about when...
View ArticleOff Leash Freedom? Teach This Skill First!
There is so much joy in seeing a dog have off leash freedom. Watching them get the zoomies, race from scent to scent, roll in the dirt, the joy can be infectious! At the same time though, some dogs...
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