Anyone who has worked with me knows that I focus a lot on my dog making good choices. Many of us want well-trained dogs, but ALL of us want well-behaved dogs who make good decisions without needing to be told or prompted by us. On this particular day, Zuzu and I encountered a half [...]
This article is part of our E-book, ASK THE TRAINER: Answers to common questions about dog training and behavior issues, including jumping, leash manners, aggression, fearfulness, and more.   Question: My dog has started digging holes in my back yard. How do I stop my dog from [...]
This video contains several clips from one class period (and a few minutes before class begins) of Tazman, the Border Collie. Taz is a wonderful, friendly, happy dog who has done lots of classes and lots of training. But Taz struggles with controlling his emotions sometimes. Watch the video and try to determine how Taz [...]
This article is part of our E-book, ASK THE TRAINER: Answers to common questions about dog training and behavior issues, including jumping, leash manners, aggression, fearfulness, and more.   Question: We think our dog is lonely and are thinking of getting a second [...]
This article is part of our E-book, ASK THE TRAINER: Answers to common questions about dog training and behavior issues, including jumping, leash manners, aggression, fearfulness, and more.   Question: This is the first dog I have had on my own. How can I learn to communicate [...]
