How to prevent a dog from chasing animals
Manage your dog’s prey drive with positive training, impulse control, and reliable recall. Does your dog almost pull you off your feet every time she
Does Your Dog Have Separation Anxiety? Reiki May Help!
Separation anxiety is a common behavioral problem in dogs. Find out how Reiki can help calm your dog’s fear of being left alone. If your
A short history of dog training
From cruelty to kindness — how our approach to dog training has become more enlightened. Dog training has come a long way in the past
Successful dog training with treats
Treats are important rewards during dog training sessions, but you don’t want him to become dependent on them. Learn to make training treats work for
Top 10 guard dogs
A guard dog is many things. He is protective, friendly and obedient, but most of all he is loyal to his companion. Check out this list of top
Is smart technology helping or hurting our pets?
Smart technology is a powerful force. It makes our homes smarter, transforms how we connect to one another, and can even help us look after
Top 10 training tips
Set your dog up for success with these suggestions for positive training. Training simply means educating your dog in a safe and loving environment, and
Top training treats for your dog
Training treats need to be bite-sized, convenient, and easy to carry and handle. They should also be healthy and nutritious — and not contribute to weight
Transforming behavior with games
From begging to pulling on the leash to getting overexcited during play, any dog can develop unwanted behaviors. Here are four common behavior problems and how
Is your cat being naughty?
Don’t punish her! Positive reinforcement is the best way to coax any cat back to good behavior. Biting, scratching or hissing — is your kitty misbehaving?
What you didn’t know about dog training
Dog training is more than obedience — it’s teaching him the skills he’ll need to live successfully. Dog training has undergone something of a revolution
Enrolling in a dog training class
The difference between an enriching and stressful training class hinges on choosing the right one and preparing your dog to succeed. Enrolling in dog training
Top 7 dog training tips
Training success means being a good pooch parent. Here are 7 tips to help you and your dogs reach your full potential. In my first
Pros of positive training
Does your dog have behavior problems? Find out why a dominance approach doesn’t work, and why a positive training is so much better. You’ve heard
Tools to train your dog
Successfully training your dog requires the right tools, as well as a fresh approach to avoid any pain that you could be inflicting. Before I
3 ways to help your scaredy-cat!
Does your kitty spend most of her time hiding in closets, under or behind couches, or in the most quiet, unused parts of the house? If
How to deal with separation anxiety in dogs
Does your dog freak out every time you leave the house? Here’s how to deal with his separation anxiety. Separation anxiety in dogs is a
What to do if your dog hates being picked up
Have a small dog that gets fidgety every time he’s picked up? Here’s what he’s trying to tell you. Whether your dog gets wriggly or
Is your dog leash reactive?
Leash reactive dogs can be hard to understand — and even harder to train. This article will shed some light on this unwanted behavior, so
Taking a stand for positive training
We firmly believe that animals do not need fear-motivated training in order to overcome behaviors. Sure, an animal (or person, for that matter) will eventually
How to stop your dog’s destructive behaviors
Is your dog displaying one or more destructive behaviors? This Q&A with two top trainers offers solutions to combat digging, chewing, barking, jumping and licking!
Meet TuggerTails!
Meet TuggerTails — a canine actor, TV star, model and therapy dog who travels throughout the United States! Life is pretty good for TuggerTails. It
Be a leader through positive dog training
Training your dog? Here’s how to establish yourself as a positive leader! In my experience as a dog trainer, many of the people I work
Introducing your new dog to your current one
Introducing your new dog to your current one can be tricky — especially if your dog has never lived with another pet. Here’s some tips