Recently, I have had several clients say the same phrase after a training session. “This was actually really fun!” The dogs like to say...

I was once told I would never make it as a dog trainer. I was, quite simply, not stern enough. I lacked the one essential skill needed to...

“He doesn’t listen.” “She’s stubborn.” “He has no respect.” “She pushes boundaries.” Have you ever found yourself frustrated with your...

A quick search will come up with hundreds of lists of a dozen or so cues that Every Dog Needs to Know. The lists vary, but commonly seen...

A common refrain we hear about punishment-based or “balanced” training is that the dog needs to know he’s wrong. Dogs displaying a wide...

I love giving treats for nothing. It is hands down my favorite type of training. It’s just so easy. The dog does nothing, and I give...

Hang around dog trainers enough these days and you’re sure to hear talk of the newest dog behavior woe: overstimulation. You’ll hear...