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Now that we got the wolf talk out of the way (read the previous blog post), let’s talk about why dominance theory is a detrimental way of teaching our Canine Sidekicks.   If we still were thinking in terms of wolves and considering their evolutionary...

I talk to lots of people all day long about dogs and training methods. Thanks to popular dog training shows such as The Dog Whisperer, one term I hear often is “Dominance”. I am so happy that people have shown an interest in learning about training methods and...

Having a furry creature who doesn't speak English living in your home can be confusing at times. Even more confusing is having TWO furry creatures of a different species who also don't speak the same language as each other. As a pet sitter and dog trainer, I...

The weather is cooling down and the holiday decorations are making their annual appearances. For some of you, this is the first time your dog is experiencing these new, huge inflatable yard fixtures, or the spooky ghouls hanging from trees. To you and I, these...

A question I get asked a lot: When can I start training my puppy?  The answer: Right away!  People often think that puppies can't learn until they reach a certain age or that a newly adopted dog needs time to settle in. And while you should be patient with young...

When training a dog, every great trainer needs three things: Timing, Consistency and Motivation. What do I mean about motivation? I mean the thing that makes your dog WANT to work. For you, it’s your paycheck. Regardless of the amount of love you have for your job,...