Group Dog Training Classes vs. Private Training: Which Is Right for Your Dog?
Every dog has a unique personality, learning style, and set of training needs. Some dogs need help mastering basic obedience, while others struggle with distractions, leash manners, or specific behavioral challenges. As a dog owner, choosing the right training environment can make a meaningful difference in your dog’s progress. When comparing group dog training classes […]
When Should You Start Training a Puppy? A Guide for New Dog Owners
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Between house training, chewing, jumping, biting, and learning a new routine, there is a lot happening at once. As a result, many new owners wonder: when should you start training a puppy? The simple answer is sooner than you may think. Puppies […]
The Worst Christmas Present Breeds
Your kids have been hounding you for a dog since June. Outwardly, you’ve stayed strong, but inside you’ve pretty much admitted that you are going to fold. You’ve been Googling around and haven’t made your mind up on the breed yet, so let me help by crossing a few common choices OFF your list. (Obligatory: […]
Good Boy Does Good Dog Thing
Sometimes it’s so discouraging to see some behaviors that are so difficult to improve via training. Dog-on-dog aggression is one that’s surprisingly tricky to change for the better. I certainly know how to make a dog MORE aggressive toward other dogs—anyone ever take a puppy into a dog park and let it get jumped?—but improving […]
What To Do When Your Dogs Fight
This is one of the worst dog behavior issues a dog owner has to deal with: two beloved pets that have been friendly for weeks, months, or years suddenly fight. There’s no magic bullet, but I can give you some basics on how to get things back on track and restore peace to the home. […]
Tragic Dog Rescue Transport
In June, a Houston-area dog rescue transport van burst into flames on the side of an Illinois highway with one human and multiple dogs on-board. The human escaped uninjured, but seven of the eleven dogs en route perished. The investigation into what caused the fire is still underway. Sometimes you hope that a tragedy like […]
Currently Developing New Course
Sorry for the delay, but this just came across my desk. I hastily completed the instructor certification, and our newest course will begin enrolling ASAP. Stay tuned.
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A Bad Thing Happened? Do Something!
One of my absolute favorite concepts is Gell-Mann Amnesia. Michael Crichton described the phenomenon like this: It goes for dog news, too. Think about that while you read stories like these.
Hurricane Season Prep: K9 Edition
Hurricane season is in full swing as Lee was just declared a Category 5 as it bypassed the Caribbean islands toward the southeast US. As more storms are sure to follow in the coming weeks, it’s time to think about your disaster plan. Owning a dog adds another layer of complexity to disaster preparedness, but […]