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…

This article was originally written in 2013 and it is now on the cusp of 2027 and, although actually ILLEGAL in other countries, people here…

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…

After a private lesson recently, a new client complimented me on my skills and compassion. The compassion part of the compliment threw me for a…

The American Kennel Club has had a basic manners test for dogs called Canine Good Citizen since 1989. The CGC test is a simple 10-step…

Dog bites are no fun. I’ve been on the end of the leash holding the biter and I’ve been on the receiving end (long ago,…