Dogs bring joy and companionship into our lives, but sometimes their behaviours can become challenging or even overwhelming. From constant barking to leash pulling or ignoring commands, these challenges can be frustrating and overwhelming for any dog owner. While...
When you are a professional dog trainer, there’s a joke you hear a lot:“The only thing two dog trainers can agree on is that the third one is wrong.” Once upon a time, I had a client send me a video of a ‘professional’ dog trainer who was bad-mouthing a bunch of other...
As summer fades and the school year approaches, there’s a good chance your family is about to find themselves adjusting to new routines. While this transition can be exciting for parents and children, it can also be a source of stress for your dog! The quiet...
You’re likely to encounter service dogs, therapy dogs, emotional support animals, plus other working dogs in the public space, but they shouldn’t all be treated in the same way. If you meet a working dog either while alone or with your own dog in tow,...
You’ve spent a lot of time and effort training your dog to behave appropriately, but after a while you begin to notice your pet slipping back into bad habits. It’s a common scenario! Thankfully, it’s not as difficult to fix as you might think. Here’s where...
Aggression toward people and other dogs doesn’t come out of nowhere. Aggressive dogs deserve to be understood and helped. The challenges of finding help for a dog who has shown aggression It is awful when another dog attacks your beloved pup. It is also...