Stay HOME During the Worst Week of the Year
At this time of year I’m of course asked about getting dogs to handle the sound of fireworks. You could make some good strides even with only three weeks... Read more
Stay Social
How do you create a dog who doesn’t prefer being on his phone to actual interaction with other dogs? We all talk about whether humans communicate effectively these days.... Read more
How to Stop Barking 101
Barking is so natural and useful, and you’re not always home when your dog is barking—so asking your her to “Shush” on cue will take some practice. After all,... Read more
Cure Cabin Fever!
Brrr! Need some inside activities during this cold, snowy, rainy winter? Pepper says, “YES, PLEASE!” “Find It”: Hide a particular toy and ask your dog to find it. Make... Read more
Resolve for Fun!
‘Tis resolution season, of course. Lots of diets are happening; yoga classes are crowded. How many people resolve to add more fun into their lives? Good idea, right? And one of... Read more
Dogs on Paper
Nope, we’re not talking today about dogs eliminating on paper. Sometimes clients call with situations that on paper don’t seem like the best scenarios. Adopting a territorial, resource-guarding dog... Read more
Times Change
We’re so lucky when dogs live long lives, and senior dogs can be the best dogs ever. It can be hard to remember how our senior was a dozen... Read more
Think Little
A dog in my Intermediate class is teeny–about three pounds–and Adorable and Clever. He learns quickly and does all the exercises well, thanks to a mom who works a... Read more
Ouch! Puppies Bite!
They’re so cute at this age, but they can be impossibly bitey! And the nips hurt, and they don’t stop! Puppies can be a bit of an endurance test, and their biting is the... Read more