Joxer was my Smooth Collie. I adopted him through Collie Rescue in October of 2001. He had been in rescue for 8 months or so when I adopted him. They think he was perhaps 2 -3 years old when he came to them. Joxer had a lot of issues when I brought him home. He [...]
How often do you allow your dog to follow their nose when you go for a walk? I mean, really follow it - not just a quick sniff along the edge of the sidewalk? Sometimes it can give you a fascinating glimpse into life from your dog's perspective. One morning Zuzu and I were on [...]
Gunner was the very first dog I had as an adult. This was before I became a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant. He taught me a lot about working with dogs and communicating clearly. Gunner and I spent a lot of time together since I was single and had my evenings and weekends free after [...]
If you have done much training with me, chances are you have heard a story or two about Gunner. Gunner was the first dog I had as an adult. The first dog who was entirely my responsibility. I adopted him before I became a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant, and he taught me a [...]
Stormy is a Miniature Poodle who was born in December 2018. Her mom agreed to share her story with us as a case study in how important it is to look at the big picture when addressing issues with our dogs. I first met Stormy in the spring of 2019 at my Puppy Preschool Group [...]
