Preparing For A New Puppy

how to prepare for a new puppy

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 […]

Gift Ideas For Kids Who Love Dogs

gift ideas for kids who love dogs

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!

A Family Paws Interview: Why I Became A Dog Trainer

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 […]

Should You Bring Home The Baby Blanket For Your Dog To Sniff?

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 child safety, and dog training for new parents.

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 […]

Dog Training Is About Teamwork

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 […]

Make Having Fun A Dog Training Habit

Here is a simple dog training tip: If you want your dog to give you attention, check in, and listen to you outside, you have to earn that privilege. Practice showing your dog that YOU have the power to make FUN things happen when your dog CHOOSES to give you attention outside. Do it often. […]

To Learn About Dog Training, Watch An Athlete Train

To learn about dog training, watch an athlete train

To learn about dog training, watch an athlete train. When you watch professional sports, even amateur sports at top competitive levels, you probably are not thinking about how the genetics of the athletes can influence endurance and natural ability. You probably also are not thinking about the hours, days, weeks and years of fitness and […]

Consider Growly Zones In Dog Management

Whether you have a family dog that includes kids and a dog or are a multi-dog household, consider growly zones as an important dog management consideration.

Why is predictability important to the welfare of our pets?

Predictability can go a long way toward helping an animal feel safe, which ultimately leads to that animal experiencing less stress, more quality of life and a desire to want to participate.

Why is predictability important to the welfare of our pets? Predictability can go a long way toward helping an animal feel safe, which ultimately leads to that animal experiencing less stress, more quality of life and a desire to want to participate.