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Preparing your dog for boarding

Most people have to board their dog at some point over the course of their lifetime. It may be for 1 or 2 nights for medical procedures or longer time…

Mind Over Mutt

I just read a great facebook post from MacRae Sheepdogs about how your successes are tied to your mindset. I believe that is true. Professional athletes train long hard hours…

Explaining Step by Step dog training methods

The definition of successive approximations is “a method of shaping operant behavior by reinforcing responses similar to the desired behavior”. That is a lot of fancy words. If we apply…

No Look, No Talk, No Touch

I just want to take a few minutes to emphasize proper etiquette when meeting dogs in public. The first and best option is to Leave them alone – leave their…

Lifestyle changes in 2023

I love the beginning of the year. For me, it is a chance to reflect on the previous year and think about all the dogs and owners I met.  I’ve…

12 Reasons I am grateful this year

12 Reasons I am grateful this year I am thankful for my amazing clients that put time, effort and money into helping their best friend be the best dog possible.…

No shortcuts in Dog Training

There is no magic wand or shortcut in dog training.  Dog trainers make it look easy since we provide consistency, clarity and enforce expectations with each dog. This is what…

There is a lot of horse training advice that also applies to dog training. A few quotes come to mind. Slow is fast and fast is slow. Hold the leash…

Choosing a dog trainer

There are a variety of training methods, techniques and theories available train obedience commands, household manners and implement behavior modification protocols. As a dog trainer, I frequently utilize a massage…

How to Train with Distractions

If I had a nickel for every client that said my dog does great at home, but he goes crazy and doesn’t listen to anything I say in public, I…