by Debbie Tangen, CPDT-KA | May 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Debbie Tangen, CPDT-KA | Apr 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Debbie Tangen, CPDT-KA | Apr 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Change your behavior toward your dog’s annoying habits and you can control the incidence of annoying behavior. Let’s say you have a Golden Retriever (by the way, I love Goldens and I’m not picking on them purposely) who continuously jumps up on you when you get...
by Debbie Tangen, CPDT-KA | Apr 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Debbie Tangen | Apr 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you’re a dog lover or a professional dog trainer, you owe a debt of gratitude to Marcus Varro, the first known dog trainer in history. In this Pawsitively Polite Dog Training blog post, we delve into the life and contributions of Marcus Varro, shedding light...
by Debbie Tangen, CPDT-KA | Nov 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
“Miss D” contacted me because “Petey,” her Shih-Tzu displays demanding dog behavior and she wants it to end. He barks, jumps or paws at her to get attention. When he expresses this type of behavior, Miss D tells him, ‘No!’...
