Dog Training & Behavior Blog
Written by a Certified Professional Dog Trainer serving Bergen County, NJ.
Expert dog training and behavior guidance to help you better understand your dog, prevent common challenges, and build a calmer life together.
Start with the topic that best fits where you and your dog are right now.
Practical guidance for real homes and everyday routines.
Understand how dogs learn, communicate, and experience the world.
Support for early skills, socialization, and confident development.
Ideas that support your dog’s emotional and physical wellbeing.
Thoughtful dog training advice rooted in clarity, communication, and real-life success.
These articles share the same practical, humane training approach used in my private in-home training lessons. Whether you're raising a puppy or working through behavior challenges, you'll find clear, real-life guidance designed to help dogs and their people succeed together.
Understanding Your Reactive Dog and How to Help
When our pet’s behavior doesn’t meet society’s high expectations, people are quick to judge you and label your dog. In this blog explore what reactivity is and how to help your reactive dog.
Stop Chasing That!
How can you teach your dog to stop chasing cats, cars and more? Teach your dog to remain calm in the presence of triggers and regain harmony at home with UnChase. .
R+ Dog Training
Tips on how to succeed using positive reinforcement, R+. Train your dog the modern way.
Your Dog Wants to Work for Food
Say goodbye to the boring bowl. Enrich your dog’s mealtime with foraging fun. Learn how to meet their natural instincts by simultaneously stimulating their mind and satisfying their hunger.
Dog Talk: Decoding Barking and Body Language
Learn how to interpret your dog's emotions through barking and body language. This guide explores canine communication so you can better understand and respond to your pup