If your dog has been causing a lot of stress, you may be considering shock collar training. As a dog trainer, clients tell me all the time that they have, "tried a shock collar, and I don't like using it, but sometimes I have to." -or-"I only use the vibrate or the tone. I never use the
Ready to learn the best DIY Dog Enrichment Ideas? As a dog trainer (who also lives in western NY), I've become pretty creative with some of the things I entertain my dog with. In this post, I'll share all of the things my dog and I have tried! DIY Dog Enrichment IdeasRelated Posts on
Browse some of the best gift for dog trainer in 2024! As a dog trainer myself, I've asked for a lot of dog trainer related things for Christmas this year. So I have been on the hunt for the best gift for dog trainer! No matter the reason you're looking for the dog trainer in your life,
As a dog trainer, I hear once a week that a dog owner is using the "shock collar beep sound" as a warning. This is common practice, but there are far more fair and efficient ways to use an electric collar. I even used to use a petsafe collar this way (I've since evolved since then). Now I teach
Should I get a puppy? Bringing a puppy into your life is one of the best decisions I ever made- but, it's not for everyone!If you're considering bringing home a puppy, you'll want to avoid these mistakes! These 7 tips could make all the difference in deciding whether you should get a puppy. In
When my dog turned two, she started turning into a leash reactive dog. I felt so overwhelmed with her. I had no idea what to do! 5 years later, I have done all the work myself to train my dog, and now she is able to help me train other dogs! It truly is a full circle experience. However, there
If you have a clingy dog who's attached to you like velcro, this article is for you! As a dog trainer, I hear dog owners describe their clingy dog (or more affectionately known as a velcro dog) with a few phrases: "I can't go anywhere without him getting up and getting excited." "He's
If your dog has anxiety, it can feel like you do everything for them, but they're still worried. As a professional dog trainer, I've worked with hundreds of dogs who live with all sorts of types of anxiety. In this post, I'll share some of the basic steps I give my clients with anxious dogs to
This post is all about the best dog leashes for training. There are so many options for leashes these days. Each one serves a different purpose, and not all leashes are created equal. After working with thousands of dogs and trying pretty much every leash on the market, I'm here to tell you
