Doggy Blog

June 17, 2009

Dog Training and Behavior Terms Defined: “What do you mean by that?”

If you know about me, this lil’ ol’ certified professional dog trainer of The Inquisitive Canine here in Ventura, then you know I prefer to sit in the “science camp” of dog training. I’m usually pretty cautious when throwing…

June 15, 2009

Dressing Dogs Up: Borderline animal abuse? Not if you make it fun!

I just read a question posted to a reporter news feed about wanting opinions from animal professionals on the topic of dressing dogs up… Okay, so this just happened to fall on the birthday of my beautiful, handsome, lovely,…

June 15, 2009

Dog Birthdays: More excuses for humans to humiliate us dogs

Well, today is my birthday! At least that’s what my mom the ventura dog trainer says… It was actually anniversary of the day she and my dad adopted me from the animal shelter. I’ll never forget it…They were so…

June 9, 2009

Crate Training Your Dog: Creating a “Home Sweet Home” atmosphere

I’ve been working with many new puppy parents, as well as families that have recently adopted adult dogs. From each and every one, I’ve received the proverbial crate question: “What do you think about me crate training my dog?”…

June 6, 2009

Reasons Why This Dog Trainer Appreciates Dog Owners

I just had one of those awesome private dog training session today, with clients that just make me love my profession even more than I already do; the reason I love going to “work” (Really? This is “work”?), even on…

June 4, 2009

Dog Training “Tips”: Really? Not In This Dog Trainers Opinion

There are a lot of great dog training tips out there – really. I provide many myself, as you probably already know, on this dog training ventura blog as well as the Noozhawk dog behavior advice column Poncho and…

June 4, 2009

Finding A Responsible Pet Sitter: Who’s Going To Take Care of This Dog?

I admit, I’m one lucky dog! I get to keep busy doing lots of things, like working with my mom the dog trainer. Including going to the inquisitive canine studio where she teaches her dog training classes and workshops…

May 29, 2009

Before You Adopt A Dog: Questions to ask yourself

I met with Sharon of the Canine Adoption and Rescue League (CARL) today. I wanted to discuss the possibility of offering a complementary talk for potential adopters, as well as those who have newly adopted a puppy or adult dog….

May 28, 2009

Us Dogs Should Be Allowed to Play With Our Food

You may not believe it, but this dog rarely eats out of a bowl… My veggies yes, because they’re kinda messy, but other than that, it’s all about eating on the go! My mom the certified dog trainer and…

May 27, 2009

Dog Trainers Need to Practice Too

Even though I’m a professional certified pet dog trainer, doesn’t mean I: Have the perfect dog (sorry Poncho, but hey I’m not perfect either) Know everything there is to know about dog training Never have to practice…UGH! You may…