Your Dog’s Confession: “Why I Forget All My Training When Life Gets Exciting!”
Your Dog’s Confession: “Why I Forget All My Training When Life Gets Exciting!” Hi there, my favorite human! So….. We need to talk about something. You know when you’re in the kitchen and you ask me to “sit” and I plop my butt down super fast because I know there’s a treat coming? Yeah, I’m […]
How to Host a Successful Puppy Play Date (Without Chaos!)
How to Host a Successful Puppy Play Date (Without Chaos!) Hi there, We get questions about puppy play dates all the time, and for good reason! They can be really helpful for teaching your pup social skills – but only when done properly. They can also cause socialization issues if not done right. Here’s how […]
Why I Stopped Using the “Alpha Roll” (And What Actually Works Better)
Why I Stopped Using the “Alpha Roll” (And What Actually Works Better) Hi there, Remember those dramatic scenes from Cesar Millan’s show? A dog acts up, gets flipped onto its back, and magically submits to human authority? I used to be a true believer. When I got my first puppy, I faithfully practiced the alpha […]
Will My Puppy EVER Calm Down? (Hint: Don’t Wait Years to Find Out)
Will My Puppy EVER Calm Down? (Hint: Don’t Wait Years to Find Out) The Empty Promises We Tell Exhausted Puppy Parents “She’ll calm down after she turns one.” “Just wait until he’s two, that’s when they mature.” “Once she’s spayed, she’ll settle right down.” Sound familiar? As a dog trainer with over a decade of […]
What Makes Us Different?
What Makes Us Different? Hi there! What Makes Us Different? Most people think we’ll just teach their dog to sit and stay. But we do something way cooler! From the start, we help you and your dog become best friends who understand each other. Instead of just making your dog follow rules, we help […]
When “Sit” Doesn’t Work in Real Life
When “Sit” Doesn’t Work in Real Life You know that moment when your dog is perfect at home, then acts like they’ve never heard the word “sit” at the dog park? Yep, we’ve ALL been there! Just yesterday, I was working with this sweet Lab mix who could do every trick in the book… in […]
10 Reasons Dog Owners RAVE About Train Walk Poop
10 Reasons Dog Owners RAVE About Train Walk Poop Hi there! Wondering why so many dog owners choose us over other trainers in Utah? Here’s what makes people fall in love with Train Walk Poop: 1. Daily Report Cards That Actually Help – You’ll get more than just “your dog did good today.” We’ll tell […]
Brain Games for Healing Pups
Brain Games for Healing Pups What do you do with a dog who is recovering from injury or a surgery? They want to run free but you have to keep them still to heal. Believe it or not, your dog can get a great workout without moving far at all! It’s all about mental workouts. […]
How to Pick a Daycare Your Dog Will Actually Love
How to Pick a Daycare Your Dog Will Actually Love Choosing a boarding or daycare facility can be stressful – you want somewhere that’ll take care of your pup like you would. After 18 years in the dog world, I can tell you exactly what to look for (and what should send you running). The […]
TWP’s Mission To Save Shelter Dogs (And How You Help)
TWP’s Mission To Save Shelter Dogs (And How You Help) Have you ever wondered if those few hours you spend taking a shelter dog out for ice cream or that weekend sleepover actually makes a difference? I’m writing to share some incredible research that proves what we’ve always felt in our hearts: fostering truly transforms […]