Getting Your First Puppy
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 […]
The Pitfalls of “Positive-Only” Dog Training
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 […]
Buying an older puppy or waiting until the last vaccination to socialize
Almost all the older puppies that I see have been purchased after the 8-week mark and have received insufficient or no socialisation.
Do you feel safe around your dog when he’s eating?
This particular subject always reminds of a Mini Fox Terrier that I helped with many years ago and yes some of them really do stay with you. It was a friend of a friend and their little Foxy was very sweet, affectionate and very social with everyone.