WHY I CAN’T HELP YOU…

Believe it or not, I run across potential clients that I can not help. Their dogs are barking, pulling on the leash, jumping, biting and holding the humans hostage in their own home. And I have to walk away.WHY…you ask?Because I can’t help those that don’t want to be helped.Sometimes I have clients who ask […]

THE BEST DEVICE TO KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE

Do you have to leave your dog home alone during the day?Are you worried that they might get into something or hurt themselves?With all the new technology that we have these days there are LOTS of options to choose from to keep your pet safe. And here’s the BEST one.A CRATE.These new-fangled inventions of the […]

2 WAYS TO STOP YOUR DOG FROM BARKING AT THE WINDOW

EVERYONE has one, or has a friend with one. A dog that barks. Whether it’s a person walking by the window, a car door shutting, or child laughing, SOMETHING triggers your dog and they run to the window and bark like there’s no tomorrow.I’m here to tell you 2 ways to stop your dog from […]

ON LEASH AND OUT OF CONTROL

There’s a leash law in almost every city in America. The point of a leash law? So you can keep control of your dog. Right now, the leash law in America has turned into “make sure you can drag your dog away from another dog” law.Whenever my dogs are off-leash and minding their own business, […]

YOU DON’T EVEN HAVE A DOG YET, AND YOU’VE ALREADY MADE YOUR FIRST MISTAKE

Have you thought about getting a dog for your family? Is it still just a thought in your mind, or have you discussed it openly? Perhaps you’ve already made a trip to the shelter but haven’t found the dog you’re looking for yet.Stop! You’ve already made your first mistake.So many people have a breed already […]

I’M SORRY…YOUR DOG IS NOT A GOOD DOG

So many times I hear clients tell me “He’s really a good dog, but….he nips, jumps, runs away, barks, destroys his crate, lunges at other dogs, etc”. I have to break it to them that their dog is NOT a “good” dog.Now, before you throw me under the bus, here is what I mean by […]

IF I IGNORE MY JUMPING DOG WILL HE STOP?

Is your puppy or teenage dog jumping on you and your guests? Do your kids get mauled by your dog’s excited jumping behavior during playtime?Let me guess. You have tried yelling at your dog to stop the behavior or throwing them in their kennel as “punishment.” Has that stopped the jumping? If you read further […]

BEING HELD HOSTAGE BY YOUR PUPPY’S BITING?

“We love our puppy but it’s hard to play with him because he bites so much.”“Our puppy is really hurting the kids with his biting, how do we stop it?”“We’ve been using treats and toys to stop his biting but it’s not working, can you help?”If you any of the above questions have crossed your […]

DOG DESTROYING YOUR HOME WHILE YOU’RE GONE? FIX IT WITH THIS ONE STEP!

“Be good while I’m gone” you say, with one last look at your pooch as you close the door. You lock the front door then watch your pup’s cute face staring at you from the window as you drive away.How many times has this scene played out in your home? Do you REALLY think it’s […]

COULD MY DOG EVER PLAY NICELY WITH MY KIDS?

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I get this question a lot.Parent buys a dog for the children. The dog is a little anxious and nervous. Dog struggles to escape or avoid the playful children…one child gets too close and the dog lunges, growls or snaps at the child. Enter cue for dog trainer (me).Is it possible for a dog that […]