Just when you think your dog has a particular skill mastered. . . she gives you a reality check! Just when you think you can relax and let your guard down. . . he reminds you that you should never get TOO comfortable! Zuzu usually (but not always!) makes good decisions on our off-leash [...]
While most of the books I read are about dogs, I also do a lot of reading about human behavior. Why? Because while I am a dog trainer and behavior consultant, much of my work really is with the human side of the partnership. So the better I am able to understand both ends of [...]
Prior to my Vizlsa, Romeo, all of our dogs have been adult dogs adopted through breed rescue groups. I’m a big believer in helping homeless dogs find their forever homes, and helping dogs remain in their homes so they don’t end up homeless. But more than that, I am a big believer in helping dogs [...]
Overly enthusiastic dogs jumping on family and visitors is a common issue, especially for adolescent dogs. Since it is such a pervasive issue, we have in our online training a module dedicated specifically to jumping. It is also addressed in my book, Juvenile Delinquent Dogs: The Complete Guide to Saving Your Sanity and Successfully Living with [...]
If you have read about puppy development stages online or in books, you most likely have heard of a fear period that puppies can experience between 8 and 11 weeks of age. I cover it in my book, Juvenile Delinquent Dogs: The Complete Guide to Saving Your Sanity and Successfully Living with Your Adolescent Dog [...]
