Consistency Without Boredom

Consistency Without Boredom

Dogs thrive on routine and consistency. It makes them feel safe and secure to have things in life they can count on and rules they can follow without confusion. With that said, however, dogs also thrive on new adventures to alleviate boredom and challenge or stimulate...
Does Your Dog Need A Window With A View?

Does Your Dog Need A Window With A View?

If you have a dog that perches in the window, peacefully soaking up the sun like a cat while calmly watching the world go by, then you are one of the lucky 1%. (Facts may be over-dramatized to make a point.)  These beautifully curious dogs are totally unaffected...
The “Don’t Be Greedy” Recall

The “Don’t Be Greedy” Recall

If you have a dog that consistently comes when called anywhere at anytime, this blog may not be for you but you may find it helpful for maintaining or sharpening that good behavior and responsiveness to avoid having it fade. For those of you who do not have a dog that...
Safely Walking Dogs in Summertime Heat

Safely Walking Dogs in Summertime Heat

As we move into the hottest weeks of Summertime, there are a lot of great activities that the outdoors can bring that are fun for both humans and dogs – hiking, games at the park and long walks to name a few. However, there are some basic safety precautions to...
Classical and Operant Conditioning in Dog Training

Classical and Operant Conditioning in Dog Training

If you were to look up the terms "Classical and Operant Conditioning" online, you'd likely get a slew of scientific terminology that may or may not make sense to you. This blog will attempt to boil it all down into simple terms with examples that are...
Clear and Consistent Communications with Dogs

Clear and Consistent Communications with Dogs

Effectively communicating from human being to human being continuously proves to be a tricky thing to accomplish. Think about how many misunderstandings take place between managers and employees, husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and friends on a daily...