When many people set out to get their puppy, they are prepared and expecting to get a great, perfect one. They’re willing to put in the...

Testing out your dogs skills and your training abilities in the competition obedience ring is a great way to see how you’ve done, but...

Very recently I saw an article intended for parents/guardians of young kids; the article described the benefit of reframing kids who were...

One of the most difficult situations I see people getting into with their dog is when the dog is refusing to do something (usually...

K-9 Prodigy Cyber Rally Club was started earlier this summer to provide both current and former clients a fun, free extra-curricular...

When you bring your new puppy home, right off the bat you get started in housebreaking! Housebreaking a puppy seems so mysterious to so...

Living with a leash-reactive dog isn’t the easiest thing in the world. Most leash-reactive dogs are at least moderately fearful of...

Training in the hot weather – no one likes to do it! I’ve always wondered what people who live in constantly hot locations – Arizona, Las...

Before determining that your dog is truly non-compliant, make sure of the following: Is your dog in any pain or is it feeling unwell?...

When many dog owners view highly-trained dogs, especially dogs competing in the obedience ring,  they see a picture of strict formality....

Many dog owners search and search for the correct tone of voice, hand signal, or word to get their dogs to do what they want. If there...

I always pick up great new methods and techniques whenever I attend a training conference or seminar; sometimes I also pick up good...

Some people swear by electronic collars (also called “e collars,” “stim collars,” or “shock collars”),  and some would never even...

Once your dog has received basic training, great! You have put a lot of time into training your dog. He’s functioning at a high level....

Every so often there’s a dog who does not really care to work for treats or toys or praise; it may enjoy those things but not care enough...

I’m experimenting with a new system for homework – one of the things that gets tough for more advanced dogs is just keeping track of...

Throughout all training, you must respect the dog. Respect the dog, its history and experiences, its learning process. More than a few...

Although some dog training concepts seem a bit technical and jargony, they can still be really helpful! I will try to break down a few of...

A dog’s development can be categorized into roughly three different stages: Puppyhood, Adolescence, and Adulthood. There are...

Training helpers (also called “decoys” or sometimes “stooges”) can be invaluable in training your dog. They are there to bridge the gap...