Clients often want to know what off-leash control looks like with my 2 year old Vizsla, Romeo, so here it is. In places where it is not safe to be off-leash, Romeo is attached to me on a 20 foot line. In this video, the 20 foot line is still attached to him but not [...]
When the weather is hot, your dog might not get as excited about her/his training treats as s/he usually does. Ok, some dogs get excited about the prospect of food no matter what! But not all of our dogs as excited about food in very distracting situations, and sometimes the heat is a huge distraction. [...]
One of my job titles is "Dog Trainer" but I often tell my clients that in reality, I am a People Trainer. While I can and do train dogs, the bulk of my job is really training or coaching people to train their own dogs. Of course, if I advertised myself as a People Trainer, [...]
My most popular group class is Juvenile Delinquents. I work with more adolescent dogs than any other developmental stage. It should come as no surprise that the majority of dogs relinquished to shelters and rescue groups are adolescent dogs. It’s no wonder, since adolescent dogs can some days try the patience of even the most [...]
Most people are quite familiar with massage therapists for people, but did you also know that there are professionals who provide massages for dogs? Do you live with a dog who might benefit from regular massages? I was contacted by a former client (in 2011). Her dog, a year-and-half old already has severe hip dysplasia. [...]
