
The myth of practicing obedience
A client recently asked me how long each day obedience should ideally be practiced. I realized that this client had bought in to the

A client recently asked me how long each day obedience should ideally be practiced. I realized that this client had bought in to the

We’ve had a long string of nice weather here in Alabama, and it just screams that it’s time to get back to the great

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

The Food Bowl Test Issue: Guarding the Food Bowl Our dogs are always communicating with us. Sometimes we just do not understand what they

Have you wondered why I say ‘human’ instead of owner or guardian? There is a debate happening in ‘dog land’. Some humans think of

Retractable leashes need to come with a warning: ‘Avoid use on un-trained dogs’! Every activity you do with your dog is a dog training

Treats are not the reason that dogs become dependent on them! The way that you use the treat is the culprit. Use the treat

Love, trust, and respect These are the building blocks for a great relationship with your dog. What happens when one or two of these

‘My dog won’t …(come, stay. Go outside etc.) I have discovered four reasons to explain why dogs don’t learn what their human is trying

Ha! My dog is a 2 ½ year old Golden Retriever named Demi. You may have seen her- the next time you see the
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