The Dog Trainer Hypocrite

The Dog Trainer Hypocrite

Physician, Heal Thyself. You’ve probably heard this adage before. It means a doctor shouldn’t smoke if he advises his patients not to smoke. Another example is a doctor who tells her patients to exercise and she doesn’t. If you’re a professional who...

Becoming a Dog Trainer

Most dog trainers grow up around dogs. Their love of dogs often leads them to a career working with canines. I didn’t have a dog as a kid; in fact, I didn’t get a dog until I was close to 50 years old. As a young child, I was bitten by 5 different dogs, so naturally,...
My Dog Pulls On Its Leash

My Dog Pulls On Its Leash

As a certified dog trainer, one of the most common complaints I receive from dog owners is, “My dog pulls on its leash. How do I stop the pulling?” The root cause of leash pulling is usually due to a combination of factors. Many breeds, such as Basset Hounds,...

Reactivity in Dogs

Have a reactive dog? If you have a reactive dog, you dread taking it for a walk because you know you’ll encounter another dog being walked; your dog barks, lunges and growls at the approaching dog, and you feel embarrassed by its behavior. You fear that people see...