I am one lucky dog, for many reasons. One big reason is that I get to bring my mom, the Santa Barbara and Virtual dog trainer, to work with me every day! Yep. Where we work she is allowed…
Dear Inquisitive Dog Parents, My sidekick Poncho and I are fortunate enough to work together, and we enjoy sharing our office while writing and educating others about the dog-human relationship. We wanted to encourage others to share in the…
Me and my certified professional dog trainer mom receive calls daily about dog behavior “problems.” Things like jumping up on people, chewing on things, peeing on the rug, barking at all sorts of things (a favorite activity of yours…
The Pins for Pooches Bowling Fundraiser held on May 23rd at Ventura Bowling Center was a success and all-around fun-filled event! Everyone came out to support the Canine Adoption and Rescue League‘s new shelter dog volunteer behavior and training…
As a certified professional dog trainer I receive calls and emails on a daily basis of someone needing to find a home for their own dog or cat, or for someone they know who has to “give up” their…
I’m so excited! Today is the day we begin the brand new behavior and training program at our local non-profit dog rescue Canine Adoption and Rescue League. By teaching the dogs good manners (aka: dog obedience), like greeting politely,…
Dear Poncho: I am a 4½-year-old Great Dane male (intact). My human wants to rescue another Great Dane for me to have as something called a “playmate.” I must confess that other large dogs annoy me and I just…
My sidekick Poncho the dog and I recently received a Dear Inquisitive Canine email from a Great Dane named Chenpo asking us about his situation at home. He says his human is considering adopting a second Great Dane, and…
A graduate of one of my Loose Leash Walking dog training classes emailed me on behalf of a friend of hers asking what are some tips regarding adopting a second dog into the household. As a certified professional dog…
Hey, Poncho! My dog is a wire-haired dachshund mix, so this behavior is perplexing. Whenever we play the Wii, he goes after the person with the Wii remote. My vet says it sounds like herding behavior. He’s not aggressive;…