Crate Training: What It Is and What It Isn’t
Why bother with crate training? We humans take it for granted that dogs should naturally be okay with so many things, including being left in a crate. But we should …
From Yucky to Yummy: Teaching your Dog to Happily Take Pills
Administering medications to a dog can be very challenging. Read on about how I helped teach a client dog to happily take her pills!
The Use of Food in Dog Training: Troubleshooting
With so many people using food to train their dogs, it makes sense to get occasional questions or concerns. Here are some common ones.
Teach Your Dog to Take Treats Gently
Is your dog more like a shark when taking a treat from your hand? Find out how to teach your dog to take treats gently.
3 Skills I Love for Newly Adopted Dogs
With so many possible skills to teach a new adopted dog, it can be tough to decide what to prioritize. Here are a few of my favorites.
Your newly adopted rescue dog is almost (or already) here! Now what?
Here are my top twelve tips for what to do when your newly adopted shelter or rescue dog joins your family.
Will Board and Train Help My Dog with Separation Anxiety?
Should you send your dog to board and train to fix separation anxiety?
Are There Quick Fixes for Dog Behavior Problems? Part 2
Management is a vital part of a comprehensive behavior change plan for behavior problems in dogs.
Are There Quick Fixes for Dog Behavior Problems? Part 1
You know what they say, if it sounds too good to be true… it probably is. but sometimes there are effective and simple quick fixes for Dog Behavior Problems.
From “Oh no” to “Yay!” Set you and your dog up for success, so you can turn problem situations into training opportunities.
Set you and your dog up for success, so you create a training opportunity instead of experiencing a dreaded problem situation.