Become a Dog Detective

Most days pass in a fairly ho-hum way for dogs. There is the early morning ritual of waking up and stretching in preparation for a […]

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 […]

Chew On This! Teach Your Dog

Your dog’s tendency to chew on anything he can sink his teeth into is a pretty normal canine behavior. However, like many normal, natural and […]

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 […]

Is Your Dog a Canine Good

Whether or not you are interested in teaming up with your dog to potentially win awards, titles and ribbons, looking to formally structured and organized […]

Dog Training Should Be…

With so much conflicting advice out there, choosing how to teach your dog can be a daunting task. When choosing an approach to dog training […]

Coprophagia: Why Does My Dog Eat

If one were to make a list of all the dog behaviors we love it would probably be quite long. A deliciously happy tail wag, […]