Here is a not-so-trivia question for you…. Of all the things that your young puppy needs to learn pronto is… 1. To interact with friendly adult dogs. 2. To avoid eating foods that can make him sick. 3. To control the pressure of his bite on human skin. If you checked number #3 you deserve…
This winter/spring I invite you to join me in my upcoming classes. One of these is a new monthly training program that are for those who are not sure how to engage and work with their dog (s). More information below. I hope you will join me! The NEW C.H.A.C.O.’s Monthly Training Subscription ProgramDetails: The…
Here is a not-so-trivia question for you…. Of all the things that your young puppy needs to learn pronto is… 1. To interact with friendly adult dogs. 2. To avoid eating foods that can make him sick. 3. To control the pressure of his bite on human skin. If you checked number #3 you deserve…
I get a call from a gentleman that has just adopted a puppy. He tells me he has had many dogs throughout his life and that he is well-versed in “all things dogs,” but he feels that this time around he needs some help because he is not sure how to handle his young keep’s…
If you’re lucky to have a puppy in your life, now is the time to get her some much needed training! I’ve specially designed three puppy services so that you and your pup can get the support and guidance throughout the critical puppyhood stage. Here are my three services that can be booked at anytime:…
Teaching your dog to wait without dashing out the door or jumping off the car seat is really a must-train behavior for any dog. Not only can learning this save your dog’s life, but in the process your pup is also learning some self-control. I have seen time and time again, how dogs thrive when…
If you live with dogs, you can relate to a moment of gasping for breath, as you realize someone left the gate open, and now the dogs are gone! These couple of years have left many of us with similar moments of wanting to take in a nourishing, calming breath. To let go a little….
In the new year, join me for Kinder Pup 1 and my new Online Puppy Support Group. Below is more information on both puppy classes. Kinder Pup 1 is designed to teach your pup that people and dogs mean good things for him/her. In addition, together we will work in teaching your puppy basic obedience (sit,…
I am not a people psychologist. My comments then are based on my own experience as a dog behavior “pro” that gives advice to my clients as to how better understand their dogs (from an ethological perspective), as well as teaching and training their dogs. My other lens of investigation is my hands-on experience as…
When it comes to any behavior including dog bites, looking at the context surrounding the episode will give us some very much-needed information. What I am saying is that not all bites are the same. Even sometimes people cannot even agree on what they call a bite. This is the typical example of a herding…