Are you bringing home a puppy? Preparing for a new puppy before its arrival can go a long way toward helping you with puppy training success. While every puppy and every home is unique, I’m sharing some general tips for getting you started on the right path. At the bottom of this post, you’ll see my interview on WCPO’s Cincy Lifestyle program about getting a new puppy. [Read more…] about Preparing For A New Puppy
In search of gift ideas for kids who love dogs? Here are a few suggestions…whether your child is interested in learning about dog training or baking dog treats. Have other ideas for me to include? Please send me a message! [Read more…] about Gift Ideas For Kids Who Love Dogs
Furthering my passion for helping to strengthen the relationship between families and their dog, a few years ago, I pursued and graduated from a 13-week program to become a licensed Family Paws parent educator. A new baby, toddler or young child can be stressful for the family dog. Family Paws helps parents of infants and toddlers anticipate, prepare and establish guidelines that lead to increased safety and decreased stress for all family members. Why did I become a dog trainer, and why did I pursue the Family Paws license? Family Paws featured me in their social media with this interview. Read it below. [Read more…] about A Family Paws Interview: Why I Became A Dog Trainer
This post is for young families that include a dog. As an expecting parent, will it help your dog to accept your newborn baby if you bring home the baby blanket for your dog to sniff – in advance? Here are some parenting tips to consider when it comes to minimizing family dog stress, dog and baby safety, and dog training for new parents. [Read more…] about Should You Bring Home The Baby Blanket For Your Dog To Sniff?
Dog Training is about teamwork. The way I see it, teaching and learning is a collaborative effort. My student and I are a team. It is my goal to create an environment that is going to inspire the learner in front of me to want to participate, not through force but through choice. I value my learner’s feedback. I become a more effective dog training when I pay attention to the dog’s body language, interest in the lesson, and ability to get what I am teaching. That input will help me to know whether I am on the right track or whether I should step back and strategize what I can change about that particular lesson. [Read more…] about Dog Training Is About Teamwork
In dog training, can you use multiple cues for the same behavior? It is not only perfectly OK to teach multiple cues for the same behavior, it can be very helpful. [Read more…] about Can You Use Multiple Cues For The Same Behavior?