If you’ve ever thought a stuffed Kong was enough to keep your dog enriched, you might be in for a surprise. Enrichment is about more than keeping our dogs busy. It’s about creating experiences that [...]
When training your dog stops being fun, it’s often a sign that something in the process needs a reset. In this episode, I share how to recognize when you’re looping instead of learning and how to shift [...]
If your puppy’s potty training isn’t going as planned and you’re finding puddles where you least expect them, it might be time for a reset. In this episode, I share the 10 most common reasons why puppies [...]
Ever wonder how world champion agility dogs are made? I’m sharing how to build dog agility foundations and train skills right in your living room! From simple daily games to fun exercises, discover the [...]
Hot Take: You don’t need to say “stay” in dog training! I’m sharing how clear release cues give dogs greater clarity and confidence. I’ll take you through how I introduce this concept early with my puppies [...]
What if every time your dog misbehaves, pulls on the leash, barks excessively, or completely ignores you, they're actually trying to communicate something important? Our dog's behavior is communication [...]
Wondering how to train a puppy or dog from day one or avoid the most common mistakes? It’s easy to hope things will just work out, but that approach often leads to frustration and unwanted behaviors [...]
Not seeing results in dog training? I’m breaking down why that happens and how layering your dog’s learning is the key to creating real-world success. We often believe our dogs are “trained” when things [...]
Do you feel your dog only listens when you have treats? Or maybe you’ve been told dogs should work because you said so. No one needs to choose between insisting on their dog's compliance without [...]
Can you really stop a dog from chasing deer or anything else without an e-collar? Yes, and I’m sharing how. There’s an ongoing commentary that it's impossible to train certain dogs, especially those with high [...]
