Safety and Comfort Tips for Road Tripping with Your Dog
Are you interested in road-tripping with your dog? Ensuring your dog’s safety and physical and emotional comfort will help him enjoy time on the road, which means you enjoy your time, too.
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We walk, think, and dream dog…
Seems our dog brains rarely power down, and there has to be a depository for all our musings. We hope you enjoy this ongoing collection of our training thoughts, with a bit of CNC news thrown in here and there.
Training Dogs Beyond the Grave
I never thought there would be a way to continue training dogs beyond the grave, yet it seems I found a way.
Grieving the Death of a Dog
Not everyone understands the depth of grief a person experiences when a beloved dog passes, but those of us who develop a strong human-animal bond with a four-legged family member are hit with deep emotional pain,. And grief hurts physically
The Death of a Dog Changes You
It’s two years ago today that I said goodbye to Willow, our 6 year-old Aussie. She was, without a doubt, my heart dog, though the words “heart dog” really don’t even begin to describe my love for her. After two weeks
Teach Your Dog to Target
Why this easy-to-teach skill should be one of the first things you teach your dog.
Your Dog Thinks Loose Leash Walking is Silly
No matter what you call it—polite walking, loose leash walking or walking nicely on leash—if we asked a dog’s thoughts about the necessity of walking slowly on leash next to their human, they’d shout out loud and clear, “Absolutely not!”
Dog Training Books for Dog Lovers
My favorite expression is, “You don’t know what you don’t know till you know it.” That was true when I sought dog training information in 2003 before I became a certified professional dog trainer. Luckily, I found my way to
Separation Anxiety Affects Millions of Dogs
Separation anxiety is a common anxiety disorder in dogs. It can be triggered by rehoming, changes in the household composition (such as key people in the dog’s life moving out), moving, or traumatic experiences (for example, the dog is home
Your Dog’s Sniffing and Social Media—What Do They Have In Common?
I’m pet sitting for friends this weekend and have the pleasure of walking a different dog in another neighborhood. It’s been a nice change of pace, especially after being mostly homebound due to the pandemic. Why Dogs Enjoy Sniffing During
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Dog Owners
These powerful lessons can improve your overall relationship with your dog and improve his behavior as a positive side effect. Almost 30 years ago, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Dr. Stephen Covey was published for the first time. The
When It Comes To Crates, Think Outside The Box
*This article has also been featured in The Bark Magazine’s “guest posts” blog section* Most dog professional feel crates are a necessity when sharing your life with a dog. Crates can be a great management tool. They are helpful with
The Changing Face of Dog Training
It’s a virtual world. I used to think that term only referred to playing “virtual” video games, but it seems to be a part of everyone’s life these days, no matter where you live in the world. I started working
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