Kids And Dogs Are The Best Teachers!

They will both reflect our true energy at a given moment in time.

It amazes me how much I can learn about myself when I am interacting with the dogs.
If I keep myself calm and composed I can accomplish simple...

Distructive Behavior

Oh my! Have you ever come home to a scene like this? Even worse is when the mangled items are expensive or precious. Destructive behavior can just be heartbreaking!....

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.......

House Training

A main component to house training is confinement. Crate training is the most efficient way to confine a dog and since dogs generally don't like to eliminate where they eat or sleep.........

Why Crate Train?

"Latte', my daughter's Australian Shepherd dog resting from her playtime in her open crate."

Crate training is something that, in my view, is vital to raising a healthy puppy. Confinement is essential to training your puppy and keeping him and your belongings safe. A crate can be a place of safety and security for a dog and peace of mind for his humans.....

My Dog is Driving Me Crazy!

 In my work as a dog training professional, this is usually the reason I get a call. "My dog is driving me crazy!" Well, if you think you are miserable, you should put yourself in your dog's place.....