I would argue that some dogs are gaining too much weight because they are given too many treats during training, and perhaps high caloric treats in addition to their daily meals. A dog that is even a few pounds overweight can be considered obese so it is really important that we do not end up…
Join me for a fitness and fun dog training class that starts this June. The Fitness for Fun & Everyday Life Adventures class explores components of canine movement and posture to help your dog move with ease precision and, in the process, learn to be more confident. Daily walks with your dogs are great but…
While dogs that wear muzzles often carry the stigma of being “bad” or “dangerous” and while that is really unfortunate, muzzles indeed are tools that can often not only keep people and other animals safe, but they can also – believe it or not, improve the life of the dog wearing it. ANY dog – and I…
I have a beef with rescue organizations when they equate a good home for a dog just purely based on love. Yes, really. So, my rumination begs the question: How does our love translate in our daily life with our pets? Let me explain my position above. Not long ago I had a client who…
Unfortunately, leashes and other barriers such as windows in homes and cars, fences have contributed greatly to dogs feeling frustrated about seeing other dogs and not being able to interact with them. When this frustration becomes too much to bare, dogs can begin to exhibit what is called barrier frustration. Most dogs when frustrated because…
If you share your life with one or a few herding-breed dogs, then this training class is for you and your dogs! Starting April 9th, join me for Living Harmoniously With a Herding Dog. As you may know, my current family members include two Border collies and a Cattle-dog mix. Herding dogs often do not…
When dogs are stressed or anxious for whatever reason, Kongs or any other food dispensing toy- especially the ones where dogs need to use their mouths rigorously to extract the food, satisfy a pretty basic need in them. So many of my clients have dogs that are dedicated barkers, lick themselves, chase skateboards or cars…
I invite you to join me for these three upcoming dog training classes: Teach your Dog to (Really) Relax Anywhere! The Details: Class meets in person for a 1-hour PEOPLE ONLY orientation and 3 45 minutes sessions working sessions with the dogs. We will begin working with our dogs in a less distracting environment. As…
Tools such as a Flexi leash are supposed to help us accomplish something either in an easier or more efficient way. The Flexi leash has been around for a while and I would argue that its use is quite popular. Most folks that use a Flexi leash to walk their dog might do it for…
In the world of dog training, a dog that chases balls, bikes, cats, or a dog that tugs with power and determination is a dog with a high-prey drive. Trainers even speak about their preference for having such a dog as a competitor in a myriad of sports or even just as their pet companion….