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 […]

THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT WHAT CRATING DOES TO YOUR DOG

People are not being told the truth about crates…and it’s time for me to speak up. Crates limit your dog’s freedom. They limit the choices your dog can make. They are not free to go outside anytime they want. They are not free to wander the house and stretch their legs.Isn’t that terrible? Not so […]

CHRISTMAS PUPPIES BECOME CHRISTMAS PROBLEMS

It’s Christmas morning, and little tykes with rosy cheeks and fluffy heads scamper down the hallway. Before you can catch them, it’s a snowstorm of wrapping paper as they tear into their presents.But wait…there’s ONE more box. What could it be? Piercing screams of delight fill the room as a soft, downy head peeks over […]

ONE WAY YOU ARE NOT PROTECTING YOUR SMALL DOG

Did you know that I see small dogs engaging in more life-threatening behavior than big dogs? Most people protect their small dogs. They protect them from illnesses, getting cold or getting hit by a car. But did you know you need to protect your small dog from him/herself? Let me explain.I have a german shepherd. […]

WE WERE ASSAULTED BY AN OFF-LEASH DOG…AND HOW THE ECOLLAR SAVED THE DAY

Has your dog ever been assaulted by another dog? How about a BIG dog? One that was coming right for you? Here’s my story…and why I am grateful for the ecollar.My dogs and I were assaulted by an off-leash German Shepherd last Monday. The off-leash dog was young, aggressive, and the owner was nowhere to […]

YOU MIGHT BE THE CAUSE OF YOUR DOG’S BAD BEHAVIOR…

Who loves to see their dog excited? We talk in high-pitched energetic voices to our dog when it’s time to go for a walk, eat dinner, leave the house, and even go for a car ride. It gives us the warm fuzzies when we think we see our dog excited for these activities.I’m here to […]