Force-Free Training

Let your know dog it’s okay to relax Have you ever heard the phrase “a tired dog is a good dog?” That phrase is both true and false. When dogs become overtired and [...]

My list of books to help dog owners keep their sanity.

When your cute little puppy isn’t acting so cute anymore You thought you did everything right. You took your puppy to puppy class. You introduced them to a lot of people (or as many as [...]

Have you ever watched “It’s Me or the Dog”? Victoria Stilwell is the host and dog trainer, helping pet owners who who are struggling with their dog’s behaviors. She is a [...]

I regularly promote the use of treats and praise in training, rewarding the wanted behaviors instead of correcting unwanted behaviors. I have studied scientifically based force-free training, [...]