When I was working at the training facility, something we'd hear often was: "My dog has separation anxiety." My mentor would talk them...

I work quite often with anxious dogs. I enjoy building confidence in fearful dogs. I live for helping build healthy coping mechanisms...

I consider myself a LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) trainer. I know some would certainly disagree and I will be honest, my...

I remember being almost through my dog training apprenticeship. My primary mentor was asking me if I had any questions (the answer was...

When I take out my muzzles, my dogs come running, ready for a party. They associate their muzzles with racing, which is one of their...

I love working with soft dogs - dogs that take instruction easily, that wilt if you're too firm with them, went are sensitive to you as a...

One thing that comes up when I'm working with clients who have done a great job with socialization and raising their puppies is when...

One days when Amidi was thirteen months old we were getting ready for bed. My husband turned on his electric tooth brush, which he's...

This is the second post in my series on reactivity in dogs. There are many puppy raising protocols out there. Some of the most popular...

Almost everyone has seen a reactive dog at some point, whether you own on or have met one walking down the street. If you see a dog...