Thoughts
Musings on dog related situations. Ranging the gamut from practical rants to philosophical meditations, these are the things rattling around in my head put forward to invite discussion.
Nov
21
2016
Well the holidays are almost upon us and that means that a good number of you will be traveling. In which case that leaves you with some decisions to make about what to do with your pets. We're going...
Aug
08
2016
How (and Why) to Use Enforceable StatementsToday I want to share with you a strategy that fuses meaningful communication with mindset, called enforceable statements. Don't forget to check the resources at the bottom for a free download!LOVE & LOGICEnforceable...
May
31
2016
Tips for walking a dog are plentiful online, and there are a lot of great trainers out there who can help you get that dialed in. But one thing about being out with your dog that I wish was discussed...
Feb
07
2016
Back in my "big-box-retail" days when I was trainer there I saw a lot of dogs come into the store. Concurrently, I saw a lot of interactions between dogs and people that, frankly, made me cringe. The ones that made...
Nov
16
2015
OUT AND ABOUT
I recently took my dogs to the Big Flats Trail, a local community walking trail that features a "pleasant walk between wetland habitat and farmland." Dogs are welcome there and multiple signs advise owners to clean up...
May
15
2014
Technique is Better Than HardwareIf you've spent any time around me, at my classes, or even just browsing my website, you've probably been exposed to one of my core beliefs: TECHNIQUE over HARDWARE.AS SEEN ON T.V.Many folks spend a...
Jan
16
2014
A friend of mine wrote to me recently about her 17 year old cat dying. This friend, I think, mainly just needed an avenue to vent. Her correspondence was filled with searching and uncertainty.
My response to her actually got...
Nov
10
2013
The other day, a woman approached me seeking advice. She expressed her concerns about her 10-week-old puppy's hyperactivity and inquired about strategies to address it. To my astonishment, her vet recommended medicating the puppy with a type of doggy...
