One of our biggest struggles as pet parents is getting our dog to listen to us outside. They have a variety of scents, such as freshly cut grass, the neighbor’s sizzling food, the stray cat down the road, and we can’t forget to mention the pee-mail on their local fire hydrant. All of these capture their vigorous olfactory sensors. Not only are we up against random smells, but they have a variety of visual stimuli, such as unknown people, other dogs, moving vehicles, and, for

When pet owners discuss a lack of confidence in their dog, a few descriptions that come up are words such as insecure, fearful, nervous,...

Raising a puppy can be a fun journey for a pet owner. We aren’t just introducing this puppy into our household, but we are introducing...

Do you have a spot you gravitate to in your house when you’re not doing anything? Some place you can sit and not be in the way of anyone...

Sometimes, they seem like the best thing since sliced bread. Most of us have at least considered a trip to the dog park with the...

For all that the holidays can be a bad time to bring a pet home, it can also be a great time to bring a pet home. For many people-...

Having a reactive dog can make you feel incredibly alone as a dog owner. It feels like everyone else is enjoying the dog park, taking...

Enjoying the world around you with your dog doesn’t have to be limited to the great outdoors. A surprising number of stores are...

Holidays can be incredibly stressful. Between travel, meal planning and prep, family politics, and a disrupted schedule, Thanksgiving...

2020 has been a record-breaking year in so many ways, including record numbers of people deciding that staying home makes now a great...

Canine Enrichment is a concept that focuses on providing your dog with the chance to use their skills- mental and physical- to engage...

Getting ready to head out with your pet for some fall fun this coming weekend? October brings us cooler weather and great places to...

Let's cover the topic of hitting the dog as a form of punishment. Just so we're on the same page to start, as a certified dog trainer, I...

Are you interested in building your dog’s instinctual drive, create a fun environment, and improve their obedience all at the same time?...

You notice your dog’s tail shoot under their rear, their eyes widen, and they are obviously looking for an easy escape route. Suddenly,...

It’s Independence Day of 2020. I wish I could just tell owners to practice safe distancing and celebrate in your home with your own dog....

I get it! You’ve done everything. You’ve watched all the TV shows about dog training, and practiced all the techniques you saw on...

I knew things were getting serious with the girl I was dating when she had me meet her dog for the first time. Her dog meant the world to...

Is your dog biting at your hands, tugging your pant legs, finding crazy things to get into, or chewing on the sofa? You’re not alone as...

Bringing a dog into your family is a huge decision. Whether your new pooch is an adult, adolescent or puppy, he (or she) might need some...