Training
Christmas is such a wonderful time of year! It is all about family, love, beauty, wonder, reflection, and hope. Unfortunately, this time of year is also one of the busiest times of year for shelters and rescues. So many dogs and cats are dumped on the streets during the holidays. It is so heartbreaking. Something…
Read MoreI love all of my clients and their dogs. I am so blessed that I can meet and help so many humans and their precious dogs. The joy it brings me cannot be measured. Not long ago, I had the great honor and privilege to meet two sisters that had rescued two beautiful Catahoulas, Ranger…
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Wow! Great question! Doggie folks may not realize what a common question this is from pet parents with new puppies or with dogs experiencing behavior issues. My answer is almost always YES! I answer this question so often, I decided to write a blog about it. Let’s face it, without mixing canines into the mix,…
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Many people know that I have always had a great love for working dogs. My father was a rancher until the day he passed away, so there were always working dogs on the ranch. I adored each and every dog that entered my life, regardless of breed. For more than two decades, I have rescued…
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When potential clients contact me for the first time, I walk them through my training philosophy. I have learned over the years that many pet parents are unaware that there are three different types of trainers. Each type of trainer has different training philosophies and use different training techniques. In this blog, I want to…
Read MoreI receive many questions related to the various types of collars and head halters. Different collars serve different purposes. Besides trainers, there are a number of sources where pet parents turn for collar recommendations – for example, pet supply stores, shelters, rescues, or online. Because there are so many choices, types, and brands out in…
Read MorePositive and balanced trainers use A LOT of treats during training sessions when a dog is food motivated. We use positive reinforcement to motivate dogs to learn and make the right choices. In other words, we want the dog motivated to “choose” (on its own) the appropriate behavior over the inappropriate behavior. During initial consultations,…
Read MoreBefore I became a certified dog obedience trainer, I had always been a pet owner. As I studied to become an obedience trainer, I quickly realized some of the mistakes I made as pet owner. I also realized how easy it is for humans to accidentally reward the same behaviors that they desperately want to…
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