I have worked with many dogs that have been declared dangerous. In my professional opinion, most of these dogs are not truly “dangerous.” Most are simply scared and have developed poor coping strategies.As someone who has trained dogs professionally for 30 years and who works with aggressive dogs daily, I can say that almost all […]
This is a very common question I get asked all the time. I’ve raised many pups over the years. Yes, I’ve made mistakes, but as the saying goes — we learn more from our mistakes than our successes. I’ve also studied under and learned from many excellent trainers along the way. I remember picking up […]
Uncomfortable Truths – Part 2 I had no intention of writing a Part 2 on this subject, yet I know there are other important points I left out. The reactions from a few people have confirmed in my mind that it needs to be said. Overall, the blog has been very well received. Part 1 […]
Uncomfortable Truths I remember when I first began studying dog behaviour with trained professionals. I had to face a lot of uncomfortable truths about dogs and how they learn. These truths were presented with reason, facts, and proof. While I thought I knew something about dogs, I was wrong about many things I had learned […]
Beyond Puppy Classes When a new client reaches out for help with their dog, one of the first questions I ask is: “How old is your dog, and did they attend puppy classes?” Most people have taken their pup to classes. The reality is, many of those classes focus more on over-vaccination and pushing unnecessary […]
Resource guarding is one of the most common issues dog owners face: growling, snapping, or biting over food, toys, beds, or even YOU. It’s not your dog being “mean” or “dominant” in a bad way—it’s usually a symptom of insecurity, unclear leadership, or bad advice. Here’s the real breakdown on how it starts and how […]
Bringing home your first puppy is a big decision — but also incredibly exciting! No one gets more excited about a new pup than I do. I love helping people welcome a new addition to their family. That fluffy cuteness and intoxicating puppy breath is pure joy. But once the initial excitement settles, there are […]
Anxiety in humans is often a state of learned helplessness — something we can be taught. I’ve experienced crippling anxiety myself, but I learned the hard way how to overcome it: by confronting the things that triggered me. My anxiety came from years of abuse, neglect, and psychological/emotional manipulation as a child and young adult. […]
I’m not sure why I’ve never done a blog or vlog about this topic before, but here we go. As this morning, two of my dogs nearly had a full-blown fight. Thankfully it was easy to stop because my dogs are well-trained and I knew exactly what to do. Then I saw yet another Facebook […]
Why Bribery Leads to Ignored Commands and How Balanced Boundaries Build Better Behavior As a professional dog trainer with over 25 years of experience, I’ve seen countless owners struggle with dogs that seem to “tune them out” despite endless treats and praise. The culprit? What many call “positive-only” training – a method that relies solely […]
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