Mixed Menagerie: Happy Like Cats and

The old saying fighting like cats and dogs has been played out time and again in cartoons. But, in real life you are likely to […]

Tips for Safe and Mannerly Walks

Having the pleasure of sharing my life with two dogs of vastly different size and type has provided me with an opportunity to see the […]

Is Your Dog a Pushy Pants?

Two things happened recently that made me think of pushy dogs. First, I went to a conference this weekend that included a buffet lunch (I […]

Do Dogs Feel Guilty?

Most people have walked into their home at least once and found their dog waiting for them with a look they interpret as guilty for […]
Top 10 Puppy Names of 2016

Dr. Ian Dunbar says Play Games

Approximately 15 years ago I met Dr. Ian Dunbar and my life with dogs has an entirely new, dog-friendlier route ever since. Dr. Dunbar is […]

How to House Train a New

For a dog lover like me, I find it easy to see qualities in each dog that are unique and appealing. With that said, my […]

Are You Connected to Your Dog?

Are You Connected to Your Dog Walking through the park the other day I passed by all sorts of dogs; a few adorable terrier mixes, […]

Whatever Happened to the Term Alpha

The term alpha applied to wolves has had a long history. For many years books and articles about wolves have mentioned the alpha male and […]

Teach Your Dog to Rollover for

Teaching Your Dog to Rollover for Examination: Teaching your pup to roll on their belly for examination is often confused with an Alpha Roll whereby […]

Make Training Your Dog a Family

Lydia M. of Akron, Ohio, was understandably upset when she contacted me for help. Her family had been begging her for years to let them […]