I need to have an inquisitive canine moment, hope you all don’t mind: Why is it humans expect us pooches to know how to walk well on leash if we’ve never done it before? And why would you expect…
Mom and I have received an interesting question through our dog behavior advice column about a dog that licks her paws. Although this question was addressed to my mom, who happens to be certified professional dog trainer, she and…
When it comes to getting our dogs to change their behavior, sometimes it’s best to change our own behavior first. As a certified professional dog trainer, and loving dog mom to Poncho the dog, one element of communication that…
Mom and I just received another great question through our dog behavior advice columnabout a dog named Tyler. According to his dad, Tyler is more interested in playing fetch at the dog parks – instead of wanting to play…
The July 24th 2009 L.A. Times story about a dog named Cotton whose guardian treated his aggression situation with a medical procedure called “Canine Disarming” (filing down of teeth to help prevent bite damage). She had initially tried some…
As Poncho and I were on our evening stroll today here in Ventura, we played our “let’s say hi to our neighbor dogs as we walk by” game, which made it a lot more fun – for the both…
As the brilliant Steven Tyler says “Walk This Way!” And I have to agree. I also agree with what my mom the rockin’ certified professional dog trainer says. Mom teaches this stuff in her dog training classes and loose…
The following is a most excellent question from one of my wonderful inquisitive canine students – thought I’d share it with everyone, just in case you have the same question. Hi Joan – I have a question regarding your…
Being a true inquisitive canine, I must ask the humans out there “Who came up with this whole ‘pack’ mentality mumbo jumbo?” Is it because we have descended from wolves? Wolves travel in packs because they have to hunt…
Back in the day my own mom, who is a certified professional dog trainer, got to ride in her parents laps while driving, helping steer the car and giggling. But fortunately thanks to statistics, our culture (and laws) have…