What is too much freedom for puppies?

Sometimes new puppy homes are in a rush to give their puppies too much freedom.  This is especially true in homes where the puppy may be the only dog.

What living with you is all about.

My training challenge

It’s been just over a year since we welcomed new puppy Peggy into our family.  I thought it was time for an update on where we are and where we need to go.

Trigger Stacking and the Reactive Dog.

If you have a dog who is fearful, reactive, or aggressive; or if you have a dog who is overly aroused and easily excited, understanding trigger stacking can help.

Compassion for the fearful dog and owner.

A single traumatic event can lead to a lifetime of fear, and many reactive dogs have experienced trauma in their lives.

3 Things to Teach a New Puppy

Getting a new puppy? How exciting!  When I ask people what goals they have with their puppy, most respond with a list of obedience behaviours. I view puppy training as an opportunity to prevent future issues and to lay the foundation for our relationship. 

What to do if your dog loves to dig

Our new puppy Quincy LOVES to dig! Once she gets involved in an interesting hole, she could be at it for a long time – and she’s fast and very efficient when she gets going. She’s also very difficult to stop once she gets into a digging frenzy!

Bringing a new dog into your home

It's important to put some thought into bringing a new dog into your life. These are some of my top tips for helping a dog get adjusted to their new life in your home and for setting your new dog up for success moving forward.

Should you go?

It’s nice to have a dog park in your city if you’re fortunate to have one, or more than one.  If you’re lucky, you may also have a variety of mountain trails to take your dogs to like I do in my town.