It’s been a long time coming but I’m bringing back my blog. For the past year, I’ve cut back on dog training to focus on academics. I’ve learned a lot and it’s time to launch something that’s been in the works for some time now. In July, I will be hosting a Kickstarter campaign (www.Kickstarter.com) [...]

I’m frequently asked “What’s the best dog food to feed my dog?” or “What dog food do you feed your dog?” The best food to feed your dog is one that is tailored to meet your dog’s nutritional requirements. I say this because often dogs have many different kinds of allergies, skin irritations and behavior [...]

Barking is one of the most common reasons I’m called to a client’s home. Often dog owners are just looking for a quick fix and there are many products on the market designed to take your money! Equipment like citronella collars and bark control collars have a tendency to be ineffective due to improper use [...]

Dogs jump for a variety of reasons. Regardless of why, a jumping dog can be not only rude or annoying but potentially dangerous. Jumping is an attention seeking behavior, a behavior that’s easily rewarded by negative attention like lifting a knee or pushing the dog away. Negative attention is still attention. While there are many [...]

Advice for PARENTS to TEACH YOUR CHILD Concerning Dogs While no prevention program is 100% successful, teaching children how to safely approach or retreat from a dog, and which situations to avoid, will give them greater confidence and safety in handling encounters with dogs. It can make life more enjoyable for dogs too! If you [...]

If your dog is urinating in the house, it can be for several possible reasons: 1) Your dog is suffering from extreme seperation anxiety. 2) Your dog is left alone longer than you can expect your dog to hold its bladder. 3) Your dog is not fully house trained. 4) Your dog has a medical [...]