Walk Time Issues

Attaching the leash can be a real ordeal for some people and their dog as well. This is a common problem with a dog who really loves his walk, especially if he doesn't get one often enough because he makes his owner crazy when she is trying to

Catch and Release....

No, I'm not talking about bass fishing. :-)

The average dog can quickly figure out that when you call them and grab their collar, the fun is over. To avoid this, try catching your dog repeatedly during a play session, give him a treat or scratch him up really good and then let him go and say "free!" or "go play!", anything to give him the

The Importance of Exercise....................

One of the most important things that will effect your dogs behavior in a positive way is exercise, mental and physical...........................................................

Obedience vs Manners

Today I had the opportunity to talk to a nice young woman. She told me that she took her dog to obedience classes. He graduated from the class but still didn't behave well at home. I told her that the difference between obedience and manners is this:

Obedience is when you tell your dog to do something that you have taught him to do and he does it with some reliability.

Manners is when your dog knows how to behave calmly and respectfully in a situation without necessarily being told what to do. I like to teach manners so that dogs can learn to be obedient!


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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.........