Online Training Works!
When people call a dog or cat trainer, they have ideas of what they need: “Help me potty train my puppy!” “Please make my dog stop nipping at my... Read more
“Socialization” Is Not the Dog Park
We know that socialization is important for young puppies. We know that adult dogs have to keep at it or difficulties can develop. But what does “socialization” mean? Is... Read more
Good News in a Pandemic
So there is good news in 2020. Yes, really! The great news is that dogs and cats are finding homes like never before! Everyone wants company, and humans are... Read more
And Now a Word about Cats
Don’t you train dogs? Yes, but I also do cat consults, which I find is not common among trainers. Dogs often live with cats, and cats can have behavioral... Read more
Negativity
I don’t like to be negative, especially when it comes to dogs. I want dog classes to be upbeat: focusing on the good, finding positive ways to address problems,... Read more
Car Troubles
Woof! Why are so many dog people talking lately about difficulties with dogs riding in cars? I don’t have statistics, but I’d be curious if the ratio of dogs... Read more
My Dog Doesn’t ______ YET
Good stuff. Bad stuff. Our dogs may not do certain things . . . yet. “My puppy doesn’t sit if I ask when there are other dogs around.” “My... Read more
Separation Anxiety Prevention Webinar
RECORDED WEBINAR NOW AVAILABLE: $20 Our pets are very SPOILED right now, with many humans home so much. Many dogs and cats will have trouble acclimating to life reopening.... Read more
Dogs Forgive
Anyone stressed? Raise your paw! The pandemic is affecting our stress levels–subtly or not so subtly. Whether you are feeling worried about what is going on or just overwhelmed... Read more
Having a Puppy during a Pandemic
He’s growing! Physically so much bigger already at twelve weeks old–but that’s the idea, right? Sterling is a Giant Schnauzer. It’s in the name. His dad is one hundred... Read more