Posts in Puppy Training

The Art of Redirection Those that are new to living with a puppy probably wonder what I mean by “the art of redirection” and why it is important. Here is the short answer. Puppies play with litter-mates by biting and chewing on each other. That’s just what puppies dog. So when they move in with […]

Having a dog in your home with your children is incredibly beneficial. Your child can learn so many life lessons from growing up with a dog. Responsibility, empathy, and entertainment are just a few of the many things a dog can give your family. However, there are some worries and fears that come along with […]

One of the things that most new puppy owners find intimidating is the vision of a professional dog trainer out there competing in any of the dog sports around. They’re usually using multiple collars and a fancy harness. They’re wearing a training vest with a ton of gadgets hanging from the vest and shoved into […]

If you’ve ever checked out the ‘Dog’ section at your local library, you’ve probably got lost in a sea of titles from Cesar Millan’s to Bill Koehler’s. There are breed specific books, books for training specific disciplines and novels about that special dog. While books certainly have taken a back seat to the internet in […]