Stop Disciplining and Start Connecting: How to Improve Dog Obedience

It’s a pet owner’s dream to have a dog that obeys every single command and doesn’t bark back. And as you stare enviously at the friendly pooch playing a part on a TV show or notice just how well some canines perform in a competition, you might be feeling frustrated, wondering if your pup is […]
Dog Training for Beginners: Can I Train My Dog Myself?

Just the other week I answered a question I often get asked… “Does my dog need obedience school?” If you read the post and came to the conclusion that obedience school isn’t the right choice for your dog, you may now be wondering, “Can I really train my dog myself?” My answer, in short, is “ABSOLUTELY”! In […]
Dog Training: Does My Pup Need to Attend Dog Obedience School?

Time and time again I get asked the age-old question when it comes to getting a new puppy or trying to break naughty dog behavior habits… “Do I need to bring my dog to a dog obedience school?” And my answer is…Maybe! There are many different reasons why dog obedience school might be the best […]
Fear Aggression in Dogs: The Right Training Can Change Dogs

In this blog, I’m sharing my most powerful tips that work in dog training, especially if you are dealing with fear aggression in dogs. Aggression due to fear (for example, territorial aggression and aggression from overprotectiveness) is a dangerous behavior problem that should be addressed correctly. There are so many strategies online telling you how […]
Dog Training Secrets: An Inside Look at Stopping Inappropriate Behaviors

Those of you who know my work know that my dog training practices are founded on dog owner education. Why? Because believe it or not, most of the dogs I train have a problem that needs to be solved by educating a dog owner to change his or her behavior. That’s the first of my […]