I love training. And my dog loves training. When we are practicing a certain skill or just goofing off, my dog lights up when the training games start and her joy with the process brightens my whole day. Yet sometimes I find myself in a bit of a training slump—today is one of those days…. [Read More]
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I hope you enjoy my blog. My goal is to get people thinking, talking and exploring a wide variety of dog-related topics. Please let me know what you think!
A Few Favorite Dog Books
Are you looking for something to read on these dark winter days and evenings? Or perhaps a gift for your favorite dog-loving friend? I have a long list of dog books that I’ve been inspired by, learned from, and even found comfort within. Here are a few of my favorites. I’d love to hear about… [Read More]
5 Ways Tricks Can Improve Your Training
High-five. Fetch. Jump through a hoop. Spin, twirl, and take a bow. There is no doubt that tricks are fun to train, and even more fun to show off to friends and family. Check out this video from one of our Tricks and Tasks Classes where dogs learned to choose one item among many, tell… [Read More]
5 Great Reasons to Train Your Dog
What are your top reasons for training your dog? Here are my top 5! 1. Your dog will be happier. When dogs are trained, they generally get to spend more time with their families at home and more time enjoying on-leash and off-leash activities away from home. 2. You may be happier too. Your dog… [Read More]