Throat closing up, tight chest, pouring sweat, can’t breathe, GOTTA GET OUT OF HERE panic.

I live with this too. 

It’s part of my anxiety disorder, but it’s also a part of my neurotype (autism).

I ...

Teaching your dog to stay when asked is SO beneficial.

My own dogs stay while I clean up dangerous messes, wait for it to be safe to cross the street, stay inside while I load groceries with an open ...

Jumping dogs are one of the most common struggles I see clients come to me for as a professional trainer.

No one likes their dog jumping up on strangers, getting mud on them, or even scratching their...

Imagine you are getting ready for work. You get up to go wash your face or brush your teeth, and immediately your vision clouds, things go black, and next thing you remember, you are waking up on the ...

Picture this:

It’s a warm sunny day. The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, and the flowers are blooming. All you want to do is get outside.

You grab your dog’s leash and they bounce up to yo...

It is always jarring to be relaxing at night on the couch and suddenly a loud bark storm erupts from your cute little pup. 

I have thrown many plates of food from jumping at the sudden noises.

Aside...

I bet the headline shocked you a bit. Yes, I scent train service dogs as my primary career and passion in life.

It’s something I love and find so fun.

But I really don’t recommend it.

Here is why I...

Crate training is not required for any dog, but it can be incredibly useful to desensitize, especially for emergencies. In vet's offices, dogs are crated before and after procedures, and if you ever e...

The answer is likely no.

I know I know… you think it will cure your other dog’s (insert behavior problem here).

But the truth is… it likely won’t.

What a second dog will do is:

• Double or sometim...

Have you seen the amazing videos of dogs hunting for hidden objects, fallen people, or even other lost dogs?

It’s truly incredible to watch… and did you know that ANY dog can learn to hunt like that?...