I STOPPED TELLING PEOPLE HOW TO LIVE THEIR LIVES…AND GUESS WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, I made the decision to stop telling people how they should live their lives. Whether it was about what restaurant they should eat at, or what kind of phone they should get next…I just stopped voicing my opinion and assuming it was the best one. And more importantly, I made an effort to stop […]
MY NEIGHBORS SHUNNED ME…NOW, THEY LOVE ME
Every neighborhood has one. That ONE neighbor that keeps junk on their lawn, or reports every little annoyance to your HOA. That person you smile and wave at, but secretly you’d throw a party if they moved away. Well, I used to be that neighbor.Neighbors would walk on the other side of the street to […]
ARE YOU LIVING WITH A DOGGIE TRUMP?
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WHY ARE DOG TRAINERS SO CRITICAL OF REGULAR DOG OWNERS?
That’s a REALLY good question. First of all, I want to address the fact that NO dog trainer has the right to be critical and judgmental of dog owners. MOST dog owners love their dogs fiercely, and treat their dogs as a member of the family. If you ever feel judged or criticized by a […]
MY LIFE IS TOO BUSY…I DON’T HAVE TIME TO TRAIN MY DOG
Boy…have we ALL been there! Your morning starts at 7 am (IF the kids sleep that long) and after breakfast, school, errands, playdates, lunch, naps, and doctor’s appointments you realize you don’t even know what dinner will be tonight. Never mind TRAINING the dog, did you even feed him? I love my pups, but they […]
WILL MY DOG ALWAYS NEED THEIR TRAINING DEVICE?
This is a GREAT question. It’s a question I get at every evaluation.The answer is a combination of personal choice + the dog’s behavior. Let’s start with personal choice.(Please be aware, we are starting from the assumption that your dog is already using a training device, and using it correctly)
DO I NEED TO PUNISH MY DOG DURING TRAINING?
That’s the million dollar question isn’t it? If you’ve looked into dog training, and talked to different dog trainers, I’m betting you received different answers. So…what is the right answer?No. You do not need to punish your dog during training. Deciding what type of training you want for your dog is a personal decision, and […]
SHOULD I GIVE UP MY DOG?
This is a hard question to ask yourself. Depending on who you ask, you may feel shamed and judged just for asking this question. Please don’t. I am here with empathy and honest advice, as I have been in your shoes before. So…should you give up your dog? There are two main factors I will […]
2 WAYS TO HANDLE FIREWORKS WITH YOUR DOG
It’s that time of year again! Hot summer days, weekends up the canyon…and fireworks season. I LOVE fireworks! And luckily, here in Utah, there are plenty to go around. However, your dog is probably not as enthusiastic as you about fireworks. In fact, some dogs are downright terrified. By the time fireworks season comes around […]
IS YOUR DOG OBEDIENT INSIDE THE HOME, BUT NOT OUTSIDE?
You have a great dog. He listens to you. He comes when you call. And he stops bad behavior when you ask…inside the house. Outside…you have a regular Mr. Hyde. You can’t make it around the block without your furry friend barking at other dogs, completely ignoring you, and even running away if you let […]