What Affects Dog Behavior: Why Your Dog Acts a Certain Way
What affects dog behavior can be traced back to multiple factors ā dog personality, dog-owner relationship, their past history, and even the environment where they live! No dog is ever the same as another ā and thatās the beauty of raising them. Each dog has a unique quirk that makes them so lovable. However, in […]
Do Dogs Understand Affection From Humans? How Dogs Communicate and Connect
Do dogs understand affection from humans even if they canāt speak our language? As a dog trainer, I have met thousands of dog owners whose eyes yearn to be told that yes, dogs can understand humans. Dogs donāt speak English, so itās always a question of whether dogs can truly understand the hugs, or the […]
How to Bond With Your Dog: Connect and Understand Dogs Better
If youāre looking for ways on how to bond with your dog, Iād recommend focusing on these three pillars: connection, being present, and trust. Dogs have this beautiful reputation of being loyal, loving animals. And they truly are! JOIN MY FREE REACTIVITY CLASS And creating that connection with dogs through dog communication and bonding with […]
How to Make Dog Training Successful: The #1 Dog Training Rule
There are hundreds of helpful tips on how to make progress in dog training. However, there is only one POWERFUL rule on how to make dog training successful: sending a clear message to your dog. In this blog, weāre talking about the dog training benefits of delivering a clear expectation to your dog, and how […]
Dog Recall Training: 15 Tips to Get Dogs to Come Everytime
In the perfect world, the best dog recall training concludes with you able to let out a call and a whistle and your dog rushing towards you. But thatās not always the reality. Our dogs love to explore ā sometimes leaving a significant gap between us and them. That kind of independence is good! But […]
Safe Space for Dogs: How to Make the Best One for Dogs
A safe space for dogs is synonymous to a human beingās place of refuge ā itās a spot where they retreat from stressors or relax from a long day. As a dog trainer, I know that our dogs are susceptible to exhaustion, emotional and mental stress, and even anxiety. Stressors all around them can be […]
How to Put Dog in Time Out Effectively: Tips from a Top Dog Trainer
If you’re wondering how to put dog in time out WITHOUT hurting your relationship with your pets, I’m going to share an effective tool that’ll do just this! As a dog trainer, I am a big advocate of timeout for dogs as a way of discipline. In my training, I value connection before correction. I […]
Healing Dogs with Full-Spectrum Plant Oils, Mushrooms and the Endocannabinoid System – with Angela Ardolino
Listen above or: iTunes / Spotify (Tap the subscribe button ā itās free and keeps you updated!) Todayās Guest Angela Ardolino: Iām so excited to introduce to you todayās guest, Angela Ardolino, who is a holistic pet expert that focuses on supporting the endocannabinoid system – our built-in healer of the body – with natural […]
Potty Training Puppies: Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Success
Potty training puppies is every pet ownerās rite of passage. Along with all the cuddles and playtime comes the inevitable challenge of potty training. It can be a frustrating and messy process, leaving many dog owners feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. cute jack russel puppy playing with toilet paper. | Photographer: Georgiy […]