Shouldn’t Walks With My Dog Be Relaxing?
“Enjoying the Woof Life Balance!” How To Help Your Dogs Relax Bringing a new dog into your life is an exciting journey filled with moments of joy: teaching them tricks, watching them play, and dreaming of those relaxing walks together. But what happens when those walks become sources of stress instead of enjoyment? If your […]
Potty Training Made Easy
Set Your Puppy Up For Lifelong Success And Good Habits Potty training a puppy is such a pain! It can feel very overwhelming.You have to deal with: Constant babysitting Losing sleep Cleaning messes It is exhausting! In my “Puppy Zzz’s Blueprint – How to sleep peacefully TONIGHT even if you’ve never potty trained a puppy […]
We’re Not For Everyone
If We’re Not For Everyone, Then Who Are We For? I want to be upfront with you. My training style is not the right fit for everyone, and that’s okay. I’m not interested in quick fixes that might solve a problem today, only for it to pop up again tomorrow. I believe in a long-term […]
Your Dog’s Behavior and Your Peace of Mind
“We love games and snuggles!” How Is Your Dog’s Behavior Lately? I want to have an honest conversation about something that might be keeping you up at night. If you’re anything like the dog owners we’ve worked with, you’re probably worried about: Your dog running off Getting hurt Or injuring someone that can land you […]
Will Training Your Dog Cost Or Save You More Money?
“Dog training is where love meets discipline. An investment you won’t regret” How expensive is it to NOT train your dog? It’s easy to overlook, but once you do the math it is painful. For example: Vet Bills: A routine check-up can easily cost $400, and if you end up at the emergency vet, you’re […]
The #1 Mistake Dog Owners Make: Too Much Freedom Too Soon
“Freedom isn’t free; it’s earned through good behavior!” What Happens When You Give Your Dog Too Much Freedom Too Soon? If there’s one mistake I see dog owners make over and over again, it’s giving their dog too much freedom too soon. You want your dog to run FREE! I get that, believe me I do. […]
The Sock-Stealing Puppy Turned Sock-Retriever
Ready to learn a new skill! Making Your Dog Learn A New Skill Is it possible to turn a dog’s naughty behavior into a useful skill? It is! I taught a customer’s puppy who used to steal socks to bring them to mom instead of playing keep away. The Story A few years ago, a […]
I Train Dogs Because I Owe Them A Huge Debt
How I Started Training Dogs I’m a weird guy. Here are a few fun facts about me: * I have been a drummer in a couple of rock bands. * My favorite kinds of people are toddlers; they remind me to live in the moment and enjoy the simple things in life. * I love […]
Enjoying Time Away Without Worrying About Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
“Please bring us with you.” The Solution To A Clingy Dog Do you worry about your dog when you leave the house? I totally get it – it can be tough to enjoy time away when you’re constantly thinking about your puppy. If your dog is overly clingy, it may be a sign of anxiety, […]
How I Met My Dog Training Sensei
“My very own Dog Whisperer” The Day Everything Changed Do you believe in lightbulb moments? Because that’s precisely what I had. A moment so illuminating, everything just clicked. Amidst all the mess and the chaos, a friend, sensing my desperation said… “Hey, ever watched the Dog Whisperer show?” I was skeptical that a TV show […]