So, you have a new puppy! Now what do you do? Sometimes I feel that clients are concentrating on the wrong things with their new…

The very first step in getting your dog to do anything with you is to build a relationship where your dog sees you as someone…

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…

Guarding various resources is a natural behavior for dogs but it can be quite a source of contention between humans and their dogs. A dog…

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…

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…