Pet Training Tips & More

When we as humans decide to attend something, we often want to know 1) when does it begin?, and 2) when does it end? Dogs have short...

We all make mistakes when training. But there are a couple that rate high on the do not do list. First- nagging. Giving your dog the...

Today was another one of those days with a heavy downpour in a couple of hours. When this happens, we end up with a nice sized "frog...

Although I have written about this issue some, I keep getting phone calls from puppy and dog owners about this problem behavior. There...

Did you know that pups go through various fear stages? The first one occurs around 9 weeks of age. For this reason, some breeders prefer...

Like many pet owners, I have a busy schedule and work. For my dogs that may be confined for a period before I can get home to let them...

Unfortunately, dogs can be like people in that sometimes they are just having an off day. Because they cannot communicate in ways we can...

I get calls nearly every week from people needing help with their dog's problem behavior. Sometimes they have already sent the dog off to...

At the new year I updated my will. The main updates were regarding my pets should I pass. After contacting multiple people for my various...

Last Tuesday I discussed positive reinforcement which included positive reward and negative reward. In behavior conditioning, positive...

I have studied behavior, classical conditioning and behavior modification for years all the way through to include my doctorate. Many...

I lived in Wyoming for 20 years. In Wyoming, winter lasts about 9 months! I had competition obedience dogs so had to get creative for...

Did you acquire a dog that was already an adult or older dog? Many times we don't know the dog's history, especially if it was a stray....

Throughout the history of domesticated dogs, they have been bred to serve man in any number of ways. Much bad behavior can stem from the...

Did you know that many states have laws making it illegal to sell or give away a puppy less than 8 weeks of age? Even if the pup is...

The joys of a new puppy! Did you know that many states prohibit selling or giving away a puppy before age 8 weeks? Just because the pup...

Unfortunately, during the pandemic many dogs missed out on much needed socialization. Does your dog behave well at home but becomes like...

Did you know that every interaction you have with your dog you are training them? We absolutely MUST be consistent! If the dog just...

Did you recently get a new puppy or dog that is not yet housebroken? Crate training goes a long way to ensure that your pup does not have...

Using food lures as positive reinforcement works well to get your pup to naturally follow what you are wanting her to do. For teaching...