Note: This is not a sponsored post and I have not received any compensation for this Ready Treat review. I bought this product with my own money and have enjoyed…
In this post, I share seven ideas for ways you can engage your puppy, develop life and sports skills, and foster a positive relationship even if your puppy isn't interested…
Taking off and putting on your dog’s leash seems like a pretty basic skill. It’s probably one of the first things our puppy or dog learns when they come to…
This is a story about how I unknowingly taught my dog to wake me up ten times a night, and how a uniquely designed dog bed gave back my uninterrupted…
I Have a “Stubborn” Dog At my first agility trial, a very nice woman struck up a conversation with me. She asked what kind of dog I had. When I…
Tug Envy I’m not even going to try to hide it - I used to be jealous of people who have dogs that love to tug. I spent a chunk…
The kong is a beloved staple around my house. My dogs enjoy having a little project to work on and I like that it keeps them busy, while meeting their…
Training class is one of the highlights of my week. I look forward to my time in the agility ring with my dog and a chance to watch my classmates…
If you missed Part 1 of my post about delayed reinforcement, I suggest you start there. It’s all about what delayed reinforcement is and why it’s so important to being…
The first time it was suggested that my dog’s lack of understanding about delayed reinforcement might be contributing to her ring stress, I was skeptical. “She just needs more energy…
