This morning was a good morning but yesterday was pretty bad, for me the dog trainer and the human. I spend a good amount of…
Don’t Walk Your Dog
Wait? What? Isn’t this that pesky trainer-lady who keeps telling us to walk our dog more? Well, you heard me, I don’t want you to…
Dog Day Care – It’s REALLY not for everyone
I have owned and operated a dog day care in Seattle for the past 14 years. We were one of the very first. This is…
How to Choose the Right Dog
When you adopt a dog it is a big deal. You are taking on a huge responsibility and commitment. When I worked at a veterinary…
Rainy Day Enrichment
Dog Enrichment for a Rainy Day! The weather in Seattle can SUCK. Yes, our summers are incredibly perfect (most years at least) but fall is…
The Power of Play – Go Play With Your Dog!
When I am working with dogs I use a lot of food rewards. I use food because food works. Food is an extremely powerful motivator…
My Dog Jumps Up On People!
My name is Danette, I am a dog trainer and I have a confession to make – my dog jumps up on people. A lot.…
Special K9 Sports & Fun Seminar!
Do you want to have more fun with your dog but don’t know what sport is for you? Maybe you think your dog could excel…
Why I Don’t Want Your Dog on a Prong/Shock (or any!) Collar
OK – I need to vent. Spring has begun and I find myself (as with the rest of Seattle’s population) thankfully outside. In these neck…
K9 Nose Work – Guest blog by Erica Wells, CNWI
Four years ago a scrappy little spaniel puppy showed up on the Seattle Animal Shelter foster list. I wasn’t a foster parent, but I was…