How to Bond With Your Dog: Connect and Understand Dogs Better
If you’re looking for ways on how to bond with your dog, I’d 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, we’re 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 that’s not always the reality. Our dogs love to explore — 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 being’s place of refuge — it’s 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 […]
Potty Training Puppies: Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Success
Potty training puppies is every pet owner’s 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 […]
Dog Communication: 10 Surprising Ways Dogs Communicate
Dog communication is one of the impressive skills that seem to come naturally to dog owners. I’m mind-blown by the idea that even though our dogs do not talk, they have this amazing capacity to let their needs be known. Through their gestures, and actions, and sounds, our pets help us learn how dogs communicate. […]
Best Exercises for Dogs: Why Dogs Need it For Healthy Body and Brain
Every time your dog runs, leaps, and gets through obstacles, it’s not only their muscles that benefit — the best exercises for dogs help build their brain power, too. Here’s a dog trainer perspective: the best exercises for dogs rank high in the top needs that dog owners should give to their pets. I have […]
Dog Stress Relief: What YOU Can Do to Relieve Dog Anxiety
If you’re anything like me, your furry companion means the world to you—and your dog’s stress relief is a big deal. But have you ever felt helpless and unsure when you see your dog experiencing stress? It can be heartbreaking to watch them struggle with anxiety, just like humans do. There are many factors that […]
The Truth About Good Dog Food: Does The ‘Perfect Dog Food’ Exist?
Good dog food and the dog’s name: two of the most important decisions a pet owner needs to make. Their name will last a lifetime and their food will determine how long that is. I trust that naming your dog was a fun, thoughtful exercise, but most dog owners still seem to be in the […]