Teaching a Dog to Sit – “Sit Happens” – But Should It?” – Should SIT be the First Thing We Teach?
Teaching a dog to SIT is often the first cue guardians teach but let’s dig deeper on this training cue!…
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and our relationship with dogs
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, social skills, and decision-making abilities. We often talk about…
Getting a Puppy? Meet the Parents!
Meet the parents! No, it’s not just a 2000 comedy starring Ben Stiller and Robert DeNiro. It’s the advice I…
Do NOT Touch – Preventing Resource Guarding the Right Way!
There’s an old myth still floating around in the dog world: that you should touch your dog, put your hand…
Does a dog need training and socializing to address a behavior issue?
Does My Dog Just Need More Training or Socialization? Understanding the Difference When It Comes to Behavior Issues A question…
Considering a herding breed? What you need to know!
Understanding Herding Breeds: What Makes Them Unique Herding breeds were originally developed to control their surroundings and manage livestock on…