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

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 central regulatory body o...

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

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 want you to understand...

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

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, resource guarding is a...

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

Dogs have two main ways of communicating with us, vocalizations and body language. Dogs may bark, growl, or whine to communicate. Many of us don't want our d...

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 my dog gets on the ...

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 bring us lots of cheer,...

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

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 learn new things or, pe...

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

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 you know that, you c...

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

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

The holidays are coming and that’s when we get more phone calls about door behavior, as many of us are having more guests at our home than usual.  For our ca...

Does your dog fight with your neighbor's dogs through the fence? Are the dogs barking and running the fence line? We suggest that you reach across the fence ...

If you hike or walk with your dog, this has likely happened to you. You are on a narrow trail and someone with a dog approaches and for whatever reason it is...