It Was Funny at First!

Ha! Now that's classic. Sometimes I watch a dog training show on TV as if it were a 'Who Done It' mystery. I try to determine just where the humans missed a cue early on in the learning process. A dog is chasing the vacuum cleaner and tearing it to shreds. The owner has no control over the situation! The scenario goes like this........

Is an Obedience Class Right for Me and My Dog?

I am a big fan of obedience classes and always refer callers to my local not for profit dog trainng club for this. There are, however, some situations where this is not the best resource........

Sometimes a person or family simply wants their dog to behave around the house and doesn't have time for a class. Also, there may be

Competitive Dog Training

One weekend I heard my friends talking about a big dog obedience trial in Orlando, Florida. It was so great hearing about all the dogs and their handlers with the titles and ribbons. After hearing the same complaint from a couple of different handlers about distractions and knowing the dogs and handlers involved, it was clear to me that there was a common thread in their difficulties.......