When I was a kid, we had chores to do around home. One thing I noticed even back then was that everyone has different work styles and habits. I preferred to plow through the work, get it done, and then have the rest of the day to do what I wanted. That carried through to [...]
For anyone who has met Romeo - or any other adolescent Vizsla - you know there is a LOT of energy there that needs to be channeled to appropriate outlets. That, along with the fact that I want a very well-behaved, well-trained dog, means Romeo and I spend a lot of time training together (September [...]
Most breeds of dogs were originally bred for a specific job or a variety of jobs, but most dogs rarely perform those jobs these days. Herding dogs were bred to herd livestock, most terriers were bred to hunt down and kill rodents, hunting dogs were bred for tracking, running down, pointing, and/or retrieving various sorts [...]
Sometimes I wonder why certain people bring a puppy home. They clearly have unrealistic expectations and little patience. Not a good combination for someone living with a puppy. I met this particular puppy last summer. She was a very friendly, happy puppy who got along well with all the other puppies and the people. She [...]
As a professional dog trainer, I generally have fun training my dogs. However, I know for a lot of people the thought of training your dog sounds more like another chore you have to do, like doing the laundry, cleaning the house, or mowing the lawn. If it feels like a chore, then perhaps you [...]
