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" [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]