Pack behavior at its finest
A couple of days ago I received an urgent phone call from a Humane Society asking me if I could help them with a stray mom and her 3...
Why do we own dogs?
I often wonder what drives a human to want a dog. After 20 years of working in this field, sometimes this question still burns in my...
The big debate on pack behavior in dogs
The debate is firing up about dominance and pack behavior in domestic dogs. On one side of the fence, you have professionals stating dogs...
Proper social skills with dogs
With summer now creeping up, I receive more and more calls about dogs that are dog-dog reactive. Yes, I said reactive, not aggressive....
How to choose a dog trainer
Anyone can call himself or herself a dog trainer these days, so I want to make sure you all have the knowledge you need so you do not get...
Understanding deaf dogs
Recently I had been asked to contribute an article to the AKC delegates regarding my experience and research working with deaf dogs. The...
Teaching an adult dog "no bite"
Let’s think about the definition for bite inhibition; controlling the pressure of a dog’s bite. In adult dogs, I feel they should be...
Teaching a puppy "no bite"
Dogs will use their bite for many different reasons. There is no difference in this based on breed, age, or size. It is a natural...
"Pit" bull is not a breed!!!!!
Everyone that knows me knows that I will voice my opinion. I am not concerned about being politically correct and I certainly welcome...
Doggie push ups, video, & instructions
Many people have a dog that is pushy or vocal when it comes to demanding something. One way to re-direct them is to make them “work”...