What equipment is best to use for walking your dog? Well, the short answer is, it depends! In part, it depends on your preferences. But mostly it depends on your dog and what will work best and make the most sense for them. Some people prefer collars of some sort. And there are several [...]
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 is overly friendly with everyone who visits so it’s difficult for them to get [...]
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 have been able to teach our dog to greet us politely when we get home, but [...]
One of the things I love about working with dogs is that we still have SO much to learn. Some fascinating studies come up here and there that make me think about what I am currently doing and how I might improve my work with dogs. In a recent study, it appears that dogs pay [...]
Do you have a reactive dog? One of the most common behavior issues I am asked for help in resolving is reactivity issues. One of the ways we work to address these issues is through the use of alternative behaviors. For most dogs, this is reactivity on leash and can be directed toward other dogs, [...]
