Blogs

Why Trainers Hate Retractable Leashes (But I Own One Anyway)

Will an Escape-Proof Crate Fix My Dog’s Separation Anxiety?

Stop Your Dog’s Mouthing and Nipping – Teach Him to be GENTLE With His Mouth [9/24/18 Training Tuesday]

Puzzle Toys for Cats: Kitty Tested, Trainer Approved

The Best Treats for Training a Dog Wearing a Muzzle

How to Teach Your Dog to Come Around Distractions and How to Build Focus [9/18 Training Tuesday]

Is My Dog A Red Zone Dog? 28 Questions to Ask Yourself

Teach Your Dog to be Calm Around Loud Noises [September 11 Training Tuesday]

Reward-Based Boundary Training: Get Off-Leash Obedience without an E-Collar

How to Introduce a Reactive Dog to a Neutral Dog Using the Parallel Walk Method

Teach Your Dog to Do the #Snootchallenge [Bonus Video]

Six Easy Ways to Keep Kids Safe Around Dogs

Door Greetings, Jumping on Guests, and Puppy Nipping [August 21, 2018 Training Tuesday]

The Six Best Dog Muzzles for Tough-to-Fit Dogs

Treat and Retreat [August 8, 2018 Training Tuesday]

Why SMART x 50 is a Way Better Training Method than Nothing in Life is Free

Leash Handling Skills for Sketchy Situations [July 31, 2018 Training Tuesday]

My Dog Doesn’t Want to Please Me: How Do I Train Him?

Open Bar/Closed Bar [July 24, 2018 Training Tuesday]

13 Dog Training Games and Exercises to Make Dog Training Fun

Management in Dog Training: Lazy and Mean, or Necessary?

How to Train a Velociraptor

The Best Dog Training Tips that Dog Trainers Have Ever Heard

Come When Called and Target Training [June 19, 2018 Training Tuesday]

What You Do After You Say No to Your Dog is What Matters

Ask a Trainer: How should I manage dog-dog resource guarding?

Free DIY Puzzle Toys [May 15, 2018 Training Tuesday]

Nosework: Exhaust Your Dog & Teach Impulse Control (No Shoes Needed)

How Knowing Your NOLS Leadership Style Makes You a Better Dog Trainer

Counter Surfing, Jumping on People, and Separation Anxiety [May 8, 2018 Training Tuesday]

Crate Games and Separation Anxiety [April 17 Training Tuesday]

Be More Patient with Your Dog & Deal with Frustrating Dog Problems

What To Do When Your Dog Doesn’t Like Puppies

It’s Like Talkspace, but for Cat Behavior Problems

How Your Morning Routine Ruins Your Dog’s Day

Why Do I Stick (mostly) to 1 Operant Conditioning Quadrant?

How to Exercise Your Dog When You Feel Like S**t

I’m Not Mad, I’m Disappointed

Ask a Trainer: Why is my cat pooping on the floor?

How Do I Get My Puppy To Stop Eating Everything?

Help! My Cats Are Fighting – And Now We’ve Got Litterbox Issues

Stop The Bloodshed: Four Steps to Stop Parrot Biting

Why I’m Obsessed with Karen Overall’s Relaxation Protocol

Three Tips For Dealing With Demanding Dogs

What Do I Do When My Dog Is Aggressive Towards Children?

How To Control Dogs With High Prey Drive

Basic Steps For Reactive Dog Training

But What About Dominance In Dogs?

What’s Up With Light Chasing In Dogs?

How To Exercise Your Dog Effectively With a Crazy-Busy Schedule

To The Human Who Gave Up My Dog: Thank You.

Make Your Dog Want To Work With You in 4 Quick Steps

Why We Punish Our Dogs

Reward-Based Training Versus Punishment: Which is Better?