Newly Released Dog Training Books for Dog Lovers

Cailie add her head tilt of approval to new dog training books

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 modern, scientific, humane dog training information, which led me to a passionate career helping dog […]

Puppy Socialization, Optimist or Pessimist?

A New Addition Puppy Socialization: There’s a new puppy in the house! While we’re still grieving the loss of our amazing girl, Willow, it seems the stars aligned to lead us to Cailie.  Cailie is a now 14-week old Australian Shepherd puppy who joined our home at 8 weeks. She’s helping us create some new […]

Wait, it’s important!

Nothing like having a new puppy in the house to remind you how many things a dog needs to know to live happily in our human world.  Oh the things that Gibson knew that I had trained and eventually took for granted and the things Willow does not yet know.  There’s a big gap.  The […]