Bark Busters and Positive Reinforcement
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...
Helping Your Dog Overcome Back-to-School Separation Anxiety
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...
How Should I Interact With Working Dogs, and What is the Difference Between Them?
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,...
What to do if Your Dog Starts Slipping Back into Old Habits
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...