When preparing the crate for a new puppy or dog, most people’s first inclination is to outfit it with a comfy dog bed, towel, or […]

The essence of house training is being a good doggie time manager. That means making sure your dog is in the right place (outside or […]

Crates range in price from under $20 to as much as $200, depending on the size, type and source of purchase. Not using a crate […]

A crate is an indispensible management and safety tool for your dog. The most familiar use of the crate is for travel. But, it is […]

Kissing is high on many people’s list on New Year’s and for some dogs it ranks high among their every day priorities. I recently had […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]