Signs That Your Dog's Behavior Needs Professional Intervention
As training and behavior professionals, we just about always encourage dog owners and new puppy parents alike to seek training for their...
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Picking Up Your Small Dog
Small breed dogs can be “left out” of a lot of training conversations we see both in-person and on social media, despite a large number...
Why Isn't My Dog "Food Motivated?"
"I would love to train with positive reinforcement but my dog refuses treats!" As dog trainers and behavior consultants, we hear this...
Turning a Jumper into a Polite Greeter
You finally finish getting ready for work and you’re running late. With much excitement, your teenage puppy comes bouncing in from...
5 Reactive Dog Management Tips
Living with a reactive dog can sometimes be tough work. They require special consideration, and it may seem overwhelming to do even the...
Helpful Skills for Multi-Dog Households (and How to Use Them)
Maintaining healthy relationships between dogs in a multi-dog household can be more complicated than people may think. As an owner, you...
Resource Guarding: Things to Avoid
Resource guarding is a leading source of conflict and aggression in dogs. It can be a very scary thing to experience and there are a lot...
All Things Board and Train!
“Board and Train” programs have become increasingly popular in recent years. Sometimes sending your dog to temporarily live and work with...
Welcome Home! A Guide to Bringing Home a Newly Adopted Dog
Adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue can be a great way to find a new companion. There are often many different sizes, ages, and breed...
Let Your Dogs Let Loose!
We expect a lot from our dogs when you really think about it. They are asked to follow our routines, live in our human households, and...
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