Lets Talk Jackpots!
What are they? "Jackpots" are exactly what they sound like. Think fun, think BIG, think a little bit of chaos, think BIG PAYOUTS! But...
How We Teach & What We Expect: Toddler vs Puppy
Did you know that your dog's cognitive ability is somewhere in line with a 3 year old child? And, this is information based on adult...
Quieting Down So Your Dog Can Listen
I hear you! "How does that make sense?!" Don't worry-I'll explain. If there is one thing that each of my clients have in common, it is...
Let’s Talk Enrichment!
Canine enrichment has quickly become one of my most favorite discussions topics lately. As far as I know, this trend has really hit new...
The (Mis)Adventures of a Back-Yard Dog
Location: The Smith’s Home Time: 3.5 weeks after Puppy was brought home Up-to-date Partial List of Owner Mistakes: *Failure to properly...
The Problem With “Lassie Syndrome”
Oftentimes, when considering adding a dog to our family, many of us may have some unrealistic expectations of how our future dog will be....
Practiced Behavior Is Repeated Behavior
One thing that I try to stress to all of my training clients is that the more a behavior is practiced, the more likely it is to be...
Proofing Your Dog's Training
Proofing. What is it? Basically, proofing your dog’s learned behavior means to apply the training practices and trained behavior in...
Canine Behavior: Understanding Your Dog
Having a working knowledge of why your dog behaves the way they do can make a huge difference in how you go about training your dog, as...
Christmas Savings for Christmas Puppies!
Happy Monday, everyone! Well, here we are, right in the peak of the holiday season. I'm sure that you are all feeling all of the pressure...