Join the waitlist for my Monthly training subscription program. The sessions are all remote so no need to leave your home. Program begins end of January 2024. A great solution for pet parents that want to provide their dog with a more enriching life and environment but do not know where to start! The monthly…
Category: How Dogs Learn
Introducing Your New Dog to an Existing Dog in the Home
Adding a new dog to your home could be one of the most challenging things you might have to do with your existing pup (s). But it doesn’t need to be so. If you plan ahead and follow a few simple rules, your dogs will stand a better chance of getting along and even becoming…
Upcoming Dog Training Classes
I am gearing up for two amazing classes over the next few months. I welcome you and your pup to join me for training, fun and adventure! Read on for the details. Safe and Enjoyable On-leash Walks for You and Your Dog You are walking with your on-leash dog when you spot an off-leash dog…
Is it okay to sleep in bed with your dog?
I often get asked if it is “okay” to sleep with a dog in bed. This is one of the issues that is actually quite personal. Some people – I would say most people, love sleeping with their dogs but other folks would rather not. And sometimes the “rather nots” do not know how to…
Training with an under-socialized and fearful dog
This post is the second installment on the work I have been doing with Katie. Katie is an under-socialized and very fearful Chihuahua. She especially fears meeting people at her home. As I mentioned on the previous post, the ultimate goal is for Katie to be so comfortable with my presence first, followed by being…
Fearful dog beginning to relax after training
Katie was adopted as a puppy by one of my clients. When I met her, she was already a fearful dog. She did not like to be held by anyone other than her “mom” and struggled to be in attendance in one of my small classes. Fast forward to today, even though she has accepted…
Dog & Dog Interactions
Ah, the world-wide web and even books are a lovely thing. However, like all things in life there are also some sore spots about both of these venues. Ask any professional on pretty much any field how they feel about the advice promulgated on the web or in “how to books” and you will get…
Making it worthwhile for my dog
Dogs and for that matter, all living beings have expensive behaviors.; “How much are you willing to give me for doing this” or… “WHY should I do that?” This is what we would hear coming out of our dog’s mouths if they could speak our language. Dogs do what works for them. Period. This is…
Getting in the car is fun!
I am busy this morning trying to get Deuce ready to go sheepherding. I know that if I do not leave in a few minutes I will be late. I have Deuce on a leash as we step outside the front door. He puts on the breaks. Darn! The car issue is becoming worse. For…
Upcoming Summer Classes! Get Connected with Your Dog & Hey, Fido! Come.
Would you like your dog to be off-leash and have that connection with your dog where he/she for certain comes back when called? If so, I have two upcoming courses that are right for you and your dog. Get Connected with your Dog starts on Saturday, June 3rd through the 24th from 8-9am. Once this…