How to Ruin Your Recall
Teaching your dog to come when you call – otherwise known as a recall – is one the best things you can do for your dog. Having a reliable recall will allow your dog more off leash freedom and is a potential life saver. So why is this such a hard thing to teach?? I...
5 Common Dog Training Myths Busted!
Myth #1 My dog knows he did something wrong because he looks guilty. When a dog looks “guilty” it is because they are reacting to a change in our body language that tells them “something is wrong”. As a result, even a dog that has done nothing wrong will exhibit body...
I Hate Wee-Wee Pads!
I’m just going to come right out and say it, I hate wee-wee pads! As a dog trainer I’ve seen so many potty-training programs derailed by the use of wee-wee pads. In some cases, people just don’t know any better. But other people are looking for a short cut. There is...
Preventing Separation Anxiety After COVID-19
Right now, things may seem overwhelming and unpredictable. Most of us are working from home, or not working at all. Our routines have changed, we may be feeling stressed, bored and not in control of our lives. However, there is a subset of our population that is...
Raising Rumble – The First 4th!
Rumble is 8 months old now and this was her first 4th of July. One never knows how this is going to go but, I prepared her for it ahead of time. Every one of my puppies listens to noises right from the start, and not just fireworks either. Rumble is no exception, and...
Raising Rumble – 6 Months Old Already!
I decided to take both kids on a walk around Newport Back Bay today since it was such a beautiful day. I don’t normally walk them together because it’s just easier to walk them separately. Rowdy’s actually very good on a leash with the exception of a squirrel or...
