Make a New Year’s Resolution for

As a professional dog trainer I am quite often asked if there was just one bit of advice I could offer to pet parents, what […]

How to Help Your Dog Develop

On Animal Planet’s Underdog to Wonderdog people were introduced to Brutus, a 1- year-old Labrador Retriever. Brutus was surrendered to a shelter because his family […]

Humane Education for Children: Amelie Visits

Last year as I was working at a local animal shelter I was called down to the front desk to meet someone who had dropped […]

How to Remove Mats from Your

Mats are those nasty, knot like bits of fur which develop without proper maintenance grooming (i.e. brushing) which can collect dirt and cause pain as […]

How to Keep Your Pet Safe

The holidays can be a very happy time of year. But, they can also be very stressful, as much for our pets as for us. […]

Is Your Dog a Jumping Bean?

There are so many doggie ‘misdeeds’ that are unintentionally taught by people. Of these, one of the most commonly complained about is jumping up on […]

Dog Park and Play Group Etiquette

Several times a week we offer small dog socials and puppy play groups at different locations in Manhattan. These trainer moderated groups are a wonderful […]

How to Train a Dog or

My little dog Nora and I were spending the day working at Animal Haven Shelter (OK, I was working and she was romping around interspersed […]

How to Host a Puppy Socialization

Hosting a puppy party is a terrific way to enlist the help of your friends and neighbors in your efforts to socialize and teach your […]

Collars and Harnesses and Head Halters,

Yesterday I had a conversation with a client with a lovely 8 month shepherd mix named Addie. She was adopted from a shelter in upstate […]