Dog Training & Behavior Blog
Articles written by a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, sharing practical positive reinforcement guidance you can apply in everyday life with your dog
Practical 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.
Give Dogs Choice
While your dog lives a seemingly perfect life, their lives are stressful. Let's explore how our decisions can impact their stress levels and discover the importance of giving them more choices.
The Right Way to Potty Train Your Rescue Dog
Supercharge your rescue dog’s potty training with these valuable insights and achieve success in no time.
Truth About Dogs: 10 Myths You Need to Forget
Put your dog knowledge to the test. Find out what people often get wrong when it comes to our four-legged best friends!
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. .
Best Doggone Summer Ever
Create a summertime oasis for your dog! The best enrichment activities to make your pup’s outdoor time even more enjoyable!
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.
The Problem with Obedience in Dog Training
"Obedience" is a word that gets thrown around a lot in dog training. But what should our expectations be when it comes to our dog’s behavior.