Dog training is one of the few professions in the United States with zero regulation. No license is required. No governing body sets a universal standard. Anyone can call themselves a certified dog trainer tomorrow, charge real money, and start working with your dog....
Recently, one of my clients called me feeling completely defeated. Her four-month-old puppy had been an absolute handful for the past few days, and she could not figure out what had changed. He was jumping, nipping, getting into everything, and just would not settle....
The hidden cost of misinformation, inconsistency, and quick fixes I want to share something that happens more often than you might think. I walk into a home for a training session, and everything starts out exactly as expected. We begin working, the dog is learning,...
One of the most common sources of frustration in dog training is not actually the dog’s behavior. It is the expectation behind it. A puppy mouths your hands and someone says, “He knows better.” An adolescent dog pulls on leash or ignores a cue outside, and suddenly...
Counter surfing, when dogs jump up or put their paws on counters to search for food or interesting objects, is a common challenge for dog guardians. While it can be frustrating to find your pup helping themselves to snacks or sniffing around your kitchen,...
If your dog turns every walk into a tug-of-war, you’re not alone. Pulling is one of the most common frustrations dog owners face—and it can make something that should be enjoyable feel stressful, embarrassing, or even unsafe. The good news: yes, walks can absolutely...
