Teaching your dog to stay when asked is SO beneficial.

My own dogs stay while I clean up dangerous messes, wait for it to be safe to cross the street, stay inside while I load groceries with an open ...

Jumping dogs are one of the most common struggles I see clients come to me for as a professional trainer.

No one likes their dog jumping up on strangers, getting mud on them, or even scratching their...

Picture this:

It’s a warm sunny day. The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, and the flowers are blooming. All you want to do is get outside.

You grab your dog’s leash and they bounce up to yo...

It is always jarring to be relaxing at night on the couch and suddenly a loud bark storm erupts from your cute little pup. 

I have thrown many plates of food from jumping at the sudden noises.

Aside...

Crate training is not required for any dog, but it can be incredibly useful to desensitize, especially for emergencies. In vet's offices, dogs are crated before and after procedures, and if you ever e...

Have you seen the amazing videos of dogs hunting for hidden objects, fallen people, or even other lost dogs?

It’s truly incredible to watch… and did you know that ANY dog can learn to hunt like that?...

If you are on the neurodiverse spectrum or even just struggling with chronic illnesses, sometimes the normal activities of life are just completely overwhelming.

This easily flows into dog training a...

It's November, and the holiday season has officially begun. 

Guests coming over, dinners to make and eat, and maybe even parties with friends.

You might be ready for it (or not like me lol), but is ...

This week is a pack member submitted topic:

I struggle with sensory issues around my treat bag and rewarding my dog. Help!

This struggle is SO common and I deal with it myself as well!

Treat bags a...

I want to start this post off with a story.

A year or two ago, I had just started back into training my service dog in public. Covid had happened and shut us down for quite some time, so I had to sta...