October 2023 In Review

Lately I’ve been having a blast putting together reels (short videos) for Facebook and Instagram. You may have missed some, or you may not be “on the socials.” So here’s a...

Dogs Learn in Pictures

One of my mantras in dog training is “dogs learn in pictures.” Dogs take a snapshot of what their environment looks like when they get rewarded for doing something. (The “reward” is anything the...

Your Guide to Collar Safety

As you can imagine, safety is my primary concern when I have a dog in my care. And what’s the number one piece of safety equipment? Your dog’s collar.  I’m talking about what...

Teaching “Drop It”

“Drop it” is one of the most useful commands your dog can know. Not only because it’s hard to play fetch with a dog who never drops the ball, but also because you need a word that means “Yuck!...

The Power of Play

Training your dog isn’t something that happens during a group class or during a walk. You are training your dog ALL THE TIME (whether you know it or not). Every interaction. Every glance. Every...

Field Trips for Success

If you want your dog to behave at the vet, the lake, and the park (and most of our clients DO want that!) it’s important to practice in a million different locations. Maybe not a million. Maybe...