Creative Dog Training

New Years Resolutions: Update

Three weeks in to the New Year seems like a good time to report on my New Year Dog Resolutions. I am happy to report that I have made some progress! The need to write in the training journal has kept me on task. I have not trained everyday but I have trained more so far this year than I did last...

Demi (my dog) and me… true confessions

Do you find it hard to carve out time to train your dog? So do I!

I have watched my dog’s behavior recently in several real life situations. I was not pleased with what I saw.

She constantly tested my loose leash rule. She not only jumped on me, but tried to jump on others as well. She was...

Love, trust, and respect

Love, trust, and respect

These are the building blocks for a great relationship with your dog. What happens when one or two of these are missing from your relationship with your dog?

Imagine that you and your dog love each other with a good bond between you. You have mutual respect for each...