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 […]

Preparing the Crate for Your Dog

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 Crate as a Housetraining Tool

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 […]

Choosing a Crate for Your Dog

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 […]

The Benefits of Teaching Your Dog

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]