Podcast

Have you ever wondered how to end a dog training session so that your dog knows it’s over? We’re looking at the rhythm of training and how a session’s [...]

In the big picture of dog training, how important is it to be consistent? Does everyone who spends time with our dog need to follow the same rules and [...]

For dog agility, we have a start line, and that is where our dog stays until we release them. The start line is a given for my dogs, and I know they [...]

I get a lot of questions about my dogs, and we’re covering some of your most popular. Have you ever wondered why our rescue Bulldog mix, Tater-Salad, [...]

Dog training is like a conversation between two friends. Have you ever travelled somewhere where you don’t speak the language? It can get problematic. [...]

I got my reputation as a professional dog trainer primarily through excelling in the sport of dog agility. I’ve been teaching and competing in agility [...]

Sit, down and come are three cues many people use to prompt their dogs to do something. But what happens when your dog can’t hear those words? They [...]

Has your dog ever done something suddenly and without warning? A growl, snap, bite, or behaving in a way that is of character? Sudden behavior change [...]

Have you heard of the term “anchor dog”? It’s a term I coined for a dog who helps other dogs become more confident. In ancient times, the symbol of an [...]

High drive dogs are the most misunderstood group of dogs on the planet. High drive dogs are often intentionally bred for work like protection or herding, [...]