Timing Is (Almost) Everything
Reward PlacementI talk quite a bit about reward placement and delivery (thrown, rewarding directly to the dog, or on the floor in front of the dog, etc.); but I have…
Dog Training Tips
Alphabet Soup
Common Puppy Behavior ChallengesI often receive inquiries from people who are frustrated with their puppies’ overall behavior.“They don’t listen” “they jump” “they bark” “they pull on the leash” are very…
Here is a reminder of how behavior works
All reinforced behaviors will increase in frequency in the future. This includes behaviors the puppy finds reinforcing simply because they work in their favor or they are simply self-reinforcing because…
Ever Evolving
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyesMarcel ProustDog “Training” is evolving at an astonishing pace and in fascinating discoveries. It is…
The Story of Alik
This is the perfect story of why training helps a dog be a good dog and makes life easier for them. I received a call from a woman who said she needed help with her six-month-old Malamute. Read more!
Puppies and Leashes
Why does your puppy need to wear a leash in the house? This blog post tells you all there is to know about this
My Dogs Do Not Need “Training”
Just like traffic flows in waves I find that dog behavior topics seem to come up in waves.The cases I’ve dealt with are all about multiple dog households.Recognizing Your Dogs’…
Collar vs Harness: My View as a Professional Dog Trainer
Let’s get this out of the way: in the debate of collar vs harness, I believe – as a professional dog trainer – that harnesses are clearly a better option…
Should You Be Thinking About Puppy Behavior Training Differently?
What do You Expect from Your Puppy?In your mind, you paint a picture of all the things you’d like to do with your dog, the way your dog is going…
Choice + Control for Our Dogs
How do you feel when you are either ignored or told what to do? When you do not have control?Speaking for myself: I don’t like it at all.Realizing that I…