I don’t want new rules.

Reliable Down Stay Anywhere. It’s an exercise in leadership.

Power of the ON OFF Switch. Do you know how to get your dog settled?

Pay Your Dog

Does your dog even know you’re attached to the leash when they see other dogs or people?

Teach your dog to say hi — and if you haven’t avoid the greeting.

Rules and manners at the food bowl

Are you being fair to your dog? Do you respect what your dog likes, dislikes, and is capable of. Do you protect him from visitors? Push to far too fast.

An older blog but still applies.

You can love your dog in all the wrong ways

Your pet friendly outings and walks start before you leave the house 

State of mind matters. Fix the state of mind in your training to claim your leadership and change the relationship.

The best reward for your dog is enthusiastic praise and play WITH you

Should you allow your dog to sniff and stroll on your walk…. Yes, with some conditions.

Breed Instincts need to be part of your enrichment activities and behavior resolution

You don’t get to choose what your dog’s need. You can only choose to give him what he needs.

Training doesn’t have to be time set aside on the schedule. Make it part of your normal daily activities.

When your dog thinks he’s the head dog in charge — stop making concessions for him. In other words, stop making excuses for him.

Practice Your Skills for Muscle Memory for you both.

Separation Anxiety may be situational and may be triggered by yet another transition, from one home to another.