I had a discussion, with a prospective client a few months back, that I thought might be good “food for thought” regarding the topic of whether training a dog is detrimental for his spirit . Now, the names and identifying facts have been changed to protect the identity of this person, however, I should tell you that this story [...]
HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO DECREASE YOUR ANXIETY (about your dog’s anxiety) WHEN INDEPENDENCE DAY ROLLS AROUND This time of year, many dog owners tell us that behaviors like: jumping up on people, crowding them, slobbering on them, barking, incessantly licking them, hopping into laps, knocking things and people over, and even running off, [...]
Does your dog think that the dog bed you just bought him is his favorite chew toy? Are you tired of buying anew bed every couple of months for your destructive pooch? I’ve had dog owners tell me that destroying dog beds is a habit that drives them crazy. Granted not all dogs do it. [...]
Here is a quick primer on house breaking. There's a sample schedule at the end to give you a framework to follow in your puppy’s daily schedule. House Breaking Overview When starting out in your house breaking plan, your 8-9 week old puppy will not be able to hold their bladder through an entire 8 hour period [...]
Have you ever heard the old adage, “A tired dog is a good dog?” Well, a few years back we decided to put that adage to the test. As a dog trainer in Seattle for over a decade, I’ve never turned down a dog-problem. Consequently, I’ve seen just about every dog-related issue out there. I”ve [...]