by admin | Sep 22, 2021 | Dog Training
Cues versus Commands: the importance of language in dog training As humans, the way we use language says a lot about who we are. Language choices say something about your intentions (are you speaking to appease, intimidate, amuse, etc.). Before I was a dog trainer, I...
by admin | Aug 18, 2021 | Dog Training
There are so many things you can teach your dog from basic manners to problem solving to fancy tricks to cool dance moves. What you should teach your dog depends on a few factors including your lifestyle, hobbies and needs. In this article series, I’ll share the...
by admin | May 26, 2021 | Dog Bite Prevention, Dog Bite Safety, Dog Care, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
I originally wrote this article a couple of years ago but have been having a lot of conversations about dog parks lately so I thought it was time to update it. The first dog park in the United States was created in Berkeley, California, in 1979, by Martha Scott...
by admin | Mar 31, 2021 | Dog Care, Dog Training
I wouldn’t say there is controversy around crate training but it tends to be one of those things that people either love or hate. My opinion changes based on the dog which I’ll explain in this article. I’ll also cover why/when you might want to crate your dog and...
by admin | Sep 2, 2020 | adoption, Dog Care, Dog Training
Dogs are the most amazing creatures. They always give more than they take and are imbued with a wisdom so beyond the obvious as to be almost mystical. Dogs save our lives both literally and figuratively (Jake has done both for me) and ask in return only to be...