When training dogs, many people mistakenly think that they need to block off 30 minutes or an hour of time where they need to just focus...

This is a phrase uttered by many pet parents, "My dog does not listen to me!" The problem is not that your dog is not listening to you,...

Pandemic pups are what we call the Canine Companions that have been raised during this pandemic. There are two main areas of concern for...

We have a Happy Handling program in which we teach our canine companions to be comfortable with necessary medical exams and grooming in...

1. We train humans, not dogs. It is your dog; we want you to be able to train your dog when we are not present 2. While there is no...

During these unprecedented times we know that the health and safety of your friends and family, including your furry pets, are of the...

As science-based dog trainers, we always take the time to define terms in an easily understood way so everyone is on the same page. We...

Many of you have multiple species living with you in your home as pets. Sometimes there are conflicts between and among the different...

Do you lock your doors when you leave the house? If so, you are resource guarding your home. This is a very normal behavior. For dogs,...

Dogs, like humans, show their emotions and cope in stressful situations in various ways depending on what feels good to them or what has...

Dogs have two main ways of communicating with us, vocalizations and body language. Dogs may bark, growl, or whine to communicate. Many of...

We often get questions such as, "Should I not let my dog sleep on my bed?" "Should my dog walk next to me on the left side?" "Is it OK if...

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

When should I take my canine companion to a class rather than private training? At times we will do a combination of both private...

Why did you get up today to go to work, or whatever it is you did? Do you love your job, like we do? Do you need the paycheck? Do you...

From our experience, humans say the word “No" to their canine companions often. “No!” to jumping on people, “No!” to counter surfing,...

What motivates your dog? This may vary over time and context just as it may for you. What does your dog love most in life? We find, once...

Change is in the air as school is under way and the summer comes to an end. For some us, our schedules change, sometimes...

Some of the behaviors we teach our dogs are more important than others. Having a reliable "down" is nice but teaching a reliable "come...