Can You Use Your Dog’s Name Negatively?

2014-11-26T00:40:11+07:00

It always catches my attention when I find myself doing something with my own dogs that runs contrary to standard training advice. The list is decently long: playing tug of war; rewarding with rawhides; repeating the "come" [...]

Can You Use Your Dog’s Name Negatively?2014-11-26T00:40:11+07:00

Dog Park Etiquette #417: “Scoop Two!”

2014-09-30T23:22:27+07:00

I recently decided that whenever I scoop my dogs' poop in the dog park, I will pick up any other old poop that I see lying nearby. At first I had to [...]

Dog Park Etiquette #417: “Scoop Two!”2014-09-30T23:22:27+07:00

Dog Training and Child Rearing (or Vice-Versa)

2017-04-15T00:00:38+07:00

My wife and I recently became parents to a (human) baby boy. Many experienced parents whose dogs I've worked with - and even some kindergarten and grade-school teachers - after watching my [...]

Dog Training and Child Rearing (or Vice-Versa)2017-04-15T00:00:38+07:00

Between Punitive And Purely Positive Dog Training

2014-06-15T08:19:58+07:00

Yesterday I had a case that to me perfectly encapsulates the current state of dog training in the US. I'd been called to help a herding breed mix with serious leash-aggression. This [...]

Between Punitive And Purely Positive Dog Training2014-06-15T08:19:58+07:00

Run Don’t Walk — To The Dog Park!

2014-06-05T03:02:19+07:00

I'm a big fan of taking your dog to the dog park. Every day. At least once a day; the more the better! Not all dogs can socialize safely offleash with other dogs. [...]

Run Don’t Walk — To The Dog Park!2014-06-05T03:02:19+07:00

Street Etiquette for Dogs

2014-04-17T23:30:23+07:00

I recently had a client new to puppy-rearing who asked "What is the etiquette for where to allow your dog to pee, when walking in the city?" My answer? "That's a great [...]

Street Etiquette for Dogs2014-04-17T23:30:23+07:00

Dog Toys, Treats, and Chews

2014-03-15T01:28:27+07:00

At some point during a session I normally ask owners if they ever give their dog rawhides to chew. At least half of the owners point out piles of stuffed animals and [...]

Dog Toys, Treats, and Chews2014-03-15T01:28:27+07:00

Are There Disadvantages to Adopting a “Shelter Dog”? (NO!)

2014-03-01T00:59:42+07:00

I recently contributed my opinion to an article on the pros and cons of adopting "shelter dogs". It amazes me how frequently new owners I meet attribute particular problems or characteristics of [...]

Are There Disadvantages to Adopting a “Shelter Dog”? (NO!)2014-03-01T00:59:42+07:00

Dogs In The Workplace: Potential Problems And Simple Solutions

2013-11-26T21:27:26+07:00

I recently contributed opinion to a journalist about potential problems of dogs in the workplace. Dogs at the office or other workplace are increasingly popular: they create a homey and inviting environment, [...]

Dogs In The Workplace: Potential Problems And Simple Solutions2013-11-26T21:27:26+07:00