Why Ignoring A Pet Problem Behavior Is Not Enough
Dog Training Tip: When you are trying to stop your pet’s unwanted behavior, do you ‘try’ to ignore it or ignore it ‘most of the time’? Whenever I am meeting with a client and hear those words, right away I know that is a good indicator of why that behavior has become so resilient. Intermittent […]
Teach Your Dog To Like Collar Grabs
I just saw a statistic online…about 20% of dog bites occur when someone reaches for and/or grabs a dog’s collar. That sounds like a big number but let’s think about it.
Dog Research: Do Dogs Want To Work For Their Food?
Have you ever had an Aha Moment? Also known as a Eureka Moment, it is that incredible feeling you get from deep inside when a life event gives you clarity, or when suddenly you understand a previously incomprehensible problem or concept. To everyone who has experienced it, you know how profoundly that moment can change […]
Dog Myth About Chew Toys
Fact or myth: If you give dogs chew toys, they’ll learn to chew everything. Renowned trainer Jean Donaldson, shares her thoughts. You can read Jean’s other top dog myths here.
Advocate For Force Free Training
Give Love Generously
Friendship and love and two of the greatest gifts you can give.
Dog Training Tip – Teaching Your Dog Calm Door Greeting
Sam wanted to share his thoughts on doorbells and greeting visitors.
Backyard Enrichment Ideas For Your Dog
Giving our pets ways to exercise their mind and body is so important. Remember, if you do not provide your pet with an outlet for that exercise – one that your pet finds valuable, your pet will come up with his/her own idea. And you may not like his/her choice. Here are a couple of creative […]
July 4 Dog Safety Tips
July 4 is just around the corner. It is one of my favorite holidays…but definitely not one of Sam’s (our family dog). Fireworks can be an awfully scary experience for our furry friends. I thought I’d take a moment to remind you of a few basic precautions to take to ensure a safe holiday for […]
Dog Training Tip: Focus On Reinforcement
My Monday morning dog (and other pet) training tip: Instead of scolding your pet for doing a behavior you do not like, remember your pet is doing that behavior because it has gotten him an outcome of value to him in the past. That is how choices are made. Not only will scolding not foster […]