Posts by bonnie

Whether you just brought home a puppy, adopt a dog or are working with your current dog(s), it is important to advocate for them at each stage of their life.…

As a dog trainer, I get a lot of phone calls about dogs jumping up, bolting out the door, not coming back when called, etc. On a number of training…

Tips For Taking Great Dog Photos If you are like me, you LOVE to take photos of your dog. But how many of them are blurry, out of focus or…

Benefits of a Board and Train Program Are you frustrated with your dog’s behavior? Having trouble with polite household manners or more serious behavior problems? Sometimes a board and train…

What qualities do you look for in a dog trainer? Our August blog follows last month’s topic on types of services dog trainers provide (group classes, private lessons, board and…

Dog Trainers offer a variety of training options for their clients. Each option has its pros and cons. I am going to share the different options and outline the benefits…

How many of you have tried to lose weight and maybe incorporate a good habit for a short time to lose a certain amount but then as soon as your…

Let’s talk about training aids I consider myself a balanced dog trainer so I use a balance of reinforcement and corrections when teaching a dog commands and lifestyle choices. My…

What does proofing mean? Proofing means your dog is able to complete a command in any location, at any time, with any distractions. Many owners report that their dogs can…

Cold Weather Safety Tips for Your Dog There are some helpful tips that can make your pets more comfortable in the winter. Musher’s Secret or Bag Balm help to soften…