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Having a good relationship with your veterinarian is as important as having a good relationship with your doctor or your child’s pediatrician.  Sometimes the helpful nature and personality of the…

Trainers talk about impulse control a lot. We recommend having dogs wait at thresh-holds, wait before you throw a toy, wait before you let them eat, wait while you clean…

A lot of people tell me I am lucky that I get to work with dogs every day and that they want to be a dog trainer. Part of that…

There is a famous quote by Albert Einstein, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” The same thing applies to dog training and…

Encourage, Praise and Reward Your Dog Mark McCabe came up with an excellent quote that is so true. “You should spend at least ten times as much time and effort…

There have been multiple videos and horror stories of dogs slipping out of their harnesses and either injuring people, dogs or other animals in the last few months. It is…

Advocating for your dog can mean a variety of things. Making sure your dog fully understands the commands you give them before correcting. Making sure you introduce training aids slowly…

How many of you look at people walking their dog with a loose leash or better yet, no leash at all, and the dog is walking calmly next to them…

I just finished watching the movie “Buck” again. I highly recommend this movie. Buck Brannaman is an amazing horse whisperer. My favorite line in the movie after he is watching…

  Create a routine and follow a structured schedule with your puppy. Mealtimes, nap times, regular mental and physical exercise, training times, and chill times. Your puppy needs all of…