a dog training tip: if you are frustrated with your dog's behavior in a situation, the time to teach an alternative behavior is NOT during that situation.

If You Are Frustrated With Your Dog’s Behavior, Plan Ahead

If you are frustrated with your dog’s behavior in any...

LisaApril 27, 2026

community spotlight feature on Pam McKie, executive director of Pets In Need Of Greater Cincinnati

Spotlight: Pam McKie of Pets In Need of Greater Cincinnati

Periodically, I am highlighting someone or an organization in our...

LisaApril 26, 2026

What is a dog Kiss to Dismiss? And why should you learn about your dog's stress signals? Learn more in this blog post. Photo: a black lab mix giving a Kiss to Dismiss when his guardian leans over him to rub him.

Can you recognize a dog Kiss to Dismiss

Understanding your dog's body language is important to strengthening your...

LisaApril 23, 2026

A dog training tip: assumptions about what is and is not positive reinforcement for your pet can be wrong.

Are you REALLY using positive reinforcement in your dog training?

You may think you are using positive reinforcement, but if...

LisaApril 13, 2026

Managing Your Family Dog With Neighborhood Kids

Managing your family dog and neighborhood kids at playtime can...

LisaApril 10, 2026

The 10 Second Rule For Teaching Your Dog To Come

10 Second Rule For Teaching Your Dog Recall

When calling their dog to come, I often see them...

LisaApril 4, 2026

A Tether Can Help Teach Your Dog To Regulate

Regulating arousal is not so natural for most dogs. To...

LisaFebruary 19, 2026

Crate Training Your Puppy

Crate training your puppy can begin early so long as...

LisaFebruary 13, 2026

During your puppy's first week, focus less on puppy training milestones and more on meeting your puppy's needs. pictured: a Cincinnati puppy with a tug toy

Puppy Lessons The First Week

You brought home a precious little puppy, and you are...

LisaJanuary 20, 2026

How I solved my African Grey parrot screaming problem.

How I Solved My Parrot’s Screaming Problem

Screaming is a common complaint of pet parrot guardians. I...

LisaJanuary 6, 2026

Your phone call can be a cue for your dog to do attention seeking behaviors. Dog training tips for changing your dogs behaviors.

Training Plan For Better Dog Manners During Your Calls

Does your dog begin barking or pawing at you, or...

LisaNovember 20, 2025

Cincinnati dog trainer has tips: How a cued behavior can help teach your dog another behavior

Using Cues And Markers To Be A More Effective Dog Trainer

Cues and markers can absolutely help you to be a...

LisaNovember 12, 2025

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