A muzzle can be a fantastic tool to use in a variety of situations but it is (very, very!) important that the dog has a…

First, pick a marker. The marker may be a clicker, a word “yes” or even a pen light that you flash to signal for a…

To put it mildly, some dogs are not particularly fond of humans they do not know. They may not like them approaching or even being…

How do you know when your dog is playing well with others and having a good time? Owning a dog day care, I have seen…

Whether you are looking to bring a new dog into your home or you just want your dog to hang out with your friends or…

If your dog currently attends dog day care or you are thinking about starting, here is some food for thought… I have owned and operated…

To start, the prerequisite for GO SAY HI is always DON’T GO SAY HI so I always teach this first. Do this by having your dog…

When I opened a dog day care 19 years ago, I did so because I had been working a shelter and noticed that the majority…

I see a lot of fearful and stressed small dogs who very often have issues stemming from human handling. My heart breaks for the little…

I love the Leave It cue but I call it the second most ignored cue (after Come!) because so often I see people telling their…