Pet Training Tips & More

It sounds like a great gift idea, right? Well yes and no. There are several things to consider. First, does the giftee really even want a...

With the holidays approaching, there typically can be a disruption of our routine and added commotion. Even if your dog is well mannered,...

I am curious as to the percentage of dog owners who have someone else, such as a vet or groomer, trim their dogs toe nails? Not only can...

I have worked with some young dogs recently that were all over the place when put on the leash. I mean they were moving every direction...

About 3 weeks ago I took in a foster/rescue dog with some issues. Particularly he had some food and toy aggression and guarding. While he...

When I am training, I use a food lure and treat the dog with tasty "high-value" treats for a correct response. I say the word, "Yes!" and...

For many people it can be confusing as to what type of collar, etc. to get for their dog. To be sure, some manufacturers claim that all...

First let's be clear- a dog is not 75% house broken, or 89% house broken, etc. If they are over 7 months and having an "accident" they...

When I got my very first dog when I was 11, I went to the library and checked out a book by Rudd Weatherwax, the owner and trainer of the...

Last week was a rough week as I had to put two older pets to sleep. I stayed with them both as they passed. Many times pets get...

Some breeds of dogs are content with repetition, however, once many dogs learn something, they want to do something new. For obedience...

Do you hate taking your dog for a walk because the dog is walking you by pulling and lunging in every direction except where we wish to...

Many dogs are surrendered to shelters due to house soiling issues. Having a puppy is much more work than a human baby that wears diapers....

When I got my first dog as a preteen, I checked out a dog training book from the library. I still remember to this day how to chain...

Recently I had a conversation with a high-level rally obedience competitor. She has one of those herding breeds that has a high working...

Quite often I get calls from people telling me about the issues they are having with their dog. I start off by asking two important...

Be careful everyone with your dogs in this heat. Heat stroke can happen so quickly. Dogs with a shorter snout are extremely...

A common mistake that many dog owners make is not setting up their dog for success. First, dogs have short attention spans. Even when...

Just the other day I was talking with a woman who was considering adopting a dog since her other dog passed away a few months ago. She...

The answer to that question is yes. Most people just want a dog for a family companion/pet and may not be interested in earning titles...