Affection is more for humans than it is for dogs, some dogs enjoy it, but too much is just that, too much. If you make your dog feel like you lean on them for everything, they will never truly view you as the leader. Everything is about keeping a happy…
First let me start by saying, I have the utmost respect for every person in the dog world. We need as many dog and animal advocates as possible at our disposal in this world full of neglect and abuse. Its beneficial to all parties to collaborate and work together! With…
Fear. It can either help you or consume you when it comes to your dogs reactivity issues and whether they grow or not. I have personal experience with how hard it is to face your own dogs issues, and take responsibility for them. So I’m not preaching from a place…
Raise Your Expectations & Watch Your Dog Soar Up to Them! If you want more from your dog, expect more from your dog! It really is just that simple. A lot of folks ask why they can’t rely on their pup for certain behaviors or in and around certain situations….
IMAGINE IF…YOU COULDN’T WALK YOUR DOG OUT IN PUBLIC?! AND IF YOU’RE ONE THAT CAN’T, KEEP READING… I think many of us can sympathize to the fact that walking your dog down the street in a calm fashion may not be a reality for some folks. It’s not an easy task for…
I have lost count as to how many times I hear “My dog has a mind of her own.” or “He does what he wants to do, he’s an independent breed.” as a dog trainer. All of our dogs, like it or not, are conditioned to what you teach them…
It all started when Rhianna was the first dog in my present pack. I wanted her social, I wanted her to be able to educate other dogs with my word, and I wanted her to be the example for every dog that followed in my pack. So how did I…
American Pit Bull Terriers & The German Shepherd Dog. Did you know every single day, they are questioned by society… “oooh that’s a big dog…is that a german shepherd?” “Wow, what a well behaved Pit bull.” “Don’t get in the German shepherds face, Spot.” “Maybe we should go…” Yes, they…
I’ve finally gotten around to getting a blog up for all of you. Sorry for the delay! 🙂 One of the things I get asked quite often is “How do you get that many dogs to behave like that, I can’t even get my dog to sit for a picture?!”…
