Join us for a skill-building workshop to: put the kibosh on pulling develop the best techniques for getting the 2Ps and the E (hint: the E stands for exercise) Create a great walk routine that makes the most of the best part of your dog’s day Space is limited, so grab your registration now. All [...]

I’m both sad and glad to report that my friends’ Beagle mix, Sassafras is still missing. It’s sad because she has been on the street since April 8th. It’s glad because recent search tracks have indicated that she is still out there. (See the latest in her blog here.) I spoke to one of Sassafras’ [...]

This is one of my favorite events of the year. I’ll be joining a couple of local dignitaries at the judging table. We will put our noses together to choose the best in show, as well as best costume, best trick, funniest, smallest/tallest, etc. See the calendar for details and then bring your four footed [...]

Just recently, I witnessed a well-meaning dog person pinning his puppy to the ground, his hand around her neck. He used an alpha roll in an effort to teach his dog to not jump on other dogs in the park. The puppy screamed so loudly and for so long, that I broke off a conversation [...]

Years ago, I worked with a lovely woman whose dog was behaving like the bossiest boss you ever met. The dog… we’ll call her Prada (no relation to any dog actually named Prada)…was aggressive, overbearing and loud. Her person… we’ll call her Patty…was sad, confused and disappointed in her relationship with her beloved pooch. “It [...]

  The truth is, any one of them would be sufficient. The key is to choose one and stick to it. In fact, you could say ‘kumquat’ with the same results, as long as you were consistent. Problems arise when multiple words, spoken multiple times confuse your dog. It might even seem that your dog [...]

All creatures respond to rewarded behaviors. Figure out what you want your dog to do and reward that while avoiding rewards for unwanted behavior. Keep in mind that your voice, touch, attention, food, games and toys are all rewards. Even yelling is rewarding! Practice unwavering leadership every day, especially on your walk. The energy you’re [...]