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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 name is Danette, I am a dog trainer and I have a confession to make – my dog jumps up on people. A lot.…

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…

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…

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…