We are often asked about dogs that don't mind their harness once it is on but are not keen on it going over their head. Instead of...

“Don’t play with your food!” These are words most children hear from their parents. When it comes to our dogs, those are words you will...

We humans are very goal-centered creatures. We set goals and work very hard to achieve those goals, whether they be in the moment or...

Imagine you are putting together a large entertainment center you just bought from IKEA. Now imagine you do not have the directions and...

On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new human behavior becomes automatic. 66 days to be exact, according to a study by...

As you all know, we are dog science nerds. We enjoy reading about research being conducted regarding dogs. We like to share information...

On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new human behavior becomes automatic. 66 days to be exact, according to a study by...

Have you ever had a boring, dead-end job? Perhaps you worked on a project that was tedious and unfulfilling. Or maybe, you were stuck...

A very common myth and misunderstanding is that dogs are really just domesticated wolves. Some people use language that is usually...

We know that our canine companions are part of the family and, of course, we want them to be with us during these festive times. The...

This time of year many of you are thinking about gifts and what you should get your friend or loved one. The first gift we want to...

Perhaps you have not yet taken the time to teach your canine companion polite greetings or door manners. Or, perhaps you don't practice...

We lost our beloved Sammy on June 8th. It was sudden. He was only 10 years old. He taught me more than any course, conference, research...

Wayne and I were married 21 years ago and decided to go back to the scene of the crime via a road trip. This trip got us thinking about...

Often, humans are surprised by changes in behavior that occur as a result of changes in the dynamics of the household when you add or...

There are very few certainties in life; death, taxes, and dogs barking when someone is at the door. There isn’t anything we can do to...

Recall is one of the most difficult things to teach your canine companion reliably, but it could save his life. When teaching recall, we...

When asked about their experiences walking their dogs, many people will respond with words like “struggle,” “conflict,” or “battle.”...

When building a new house, the first thing they do is to lay the foundation. Even once that is done, they have to wait a time for the...

Many of our clients come to us with the notion of trying to “distract” their dog from something they have big feelings about such as...