Doggy Blog

September 14, 2015

Basic Dog Training – Step #1

Chances are good you are reading this because you have a new family member – an inquisitive canine. Congratulations and welcome to your new family member! As a certified professional dog trainer and behavior consultant, I take a pawsitive approach to dog training…

August 17, 2015

Welcoming Your New Dog Home

Anytime of year is a good time to welcome a new inquisitive canine family member into your home — whether it be a puppy or an adult dog. As a dog mom, I know firsthand how life enriching and…

August 3, 2015

Yellow Vest: Service Dog or Canine Fashion Statement?

No matter your politics, I think you’ll join me in saluting the United States Department of Justice for its clarification on service animals – FAQs on Service Animals. As a certified professional dog trainer and behavior consultant, I see SO much inconsistent information on the…

July 6, 2015

Training Your Dog Not to Jump the Fence

Dogs are beautifully athletic animals and a joy to watch. But, when their prowess compels them to jump the backyard fence, it can be quite nerve wracking and frightening for their humans. Where did my inquisitive canine go? We…

June 29, 2015

Dog Safety and the Fourth of July

An Open Letter to All Inquisitive Dog Guardians: Fourth of July is almost here, and this year it’s a three-day weekend. That means an extended celebration with barbecues, alcohol, and explosives. Lots of them. As a proud American, I…

June 15, 2015

Water Safety Training Tips for Your Dog

The dog days of summer are right around the corner. Is your inquisitive canine ready for beating the heat? By that, I mean is your dog (and you!) water safety ready? As a professional dog trainer, I often meet people who…

June 1, 2015

Understanding an Older Dog’s Change in Behavior

Dear Inquisitive Canine, My dog is is 12 years old and we’ve been best friends since she was a puppy. In the last six months or so, Violet has been acting very strange. She used to love snuggling together…

May 22, 2015

Training your dog to make better choices at a Memorial Day BBQ

Memorial Day is right around the corner, and to a lot of inquisitive canines that means one thing – BBQs! Meat morsels and drippings … wonderful smells … gathering around the open fire and cooking just like the domestic dogs’ prehistoric…

May 18, 2015

Dog Training – The Basics Simplified

It’s common to lose sight of the bigger picture of how great inquisitive canines are when it comes to dog behavior and training. In general, people tend to focus on the irritating things their dog does, even though these…

May 4, 2015

When Worlds Collide – Leashed and Unleashed Dogs

Dear Inquisitive Canine, I always walk my dog on her leash. On most days, while Daisy and I are walking in the neighborhood, at least one unleashed dog confronts us. This bothers Daisy so much she lunges and barks…