Puppy Mill Puppies

We had a dog training lesson with a family that purchased their 5 month-old Havanese puppy from a pet store in New York City. They’d […]

How to Choose a Puppy

If you are thinking about welcoming a new puppy to your family, consider that this is a commitment for fifteen or more years and therefore […]

Spot the Difference: Front Clip Versus

Teaching a dog to walk nicely on leash is, in theory anyway, a fairly easy task. It comes down to teaching the dog to enjoy […]

How to Become a Professional Dog

I named the voice in my car’s GPS system Martin. I thought it was a suitably proper, British name for a voice that sounds remarkably […]

What is a Working Dog?

Anyone who is passionate about helping dogs live long, happy and healthy lives would say that all dogs should have some sort of job. Giving […]

Dogs and Doorway Etiquette

Politeness matters in all manner of daily life. Considering that we walk through doorways with our dogs many times each day, this is a location […]

Does Your Dog Think It’s Name

I usually begin classes and private lessons with an introduction to the many benefits of taking a positive, dog friendly approach to teaching. I am […]

Terrier Telephone Terror

Marta from Long Island sent me an email today asking how to stop her five year old West Highland White Terrier from sabotaging her social […]

How to Introduce Your Dog to

Teaching your dog to rest calmly in a crate for short periods of time is a valuable skill for many reasons: As an aid for […]

Dog Crate Safety Tips

The usefulness of a crate to help your dog learn to be mannerly (and eventually enjoy as much freedom as is safe and reasonable) knows […]