by Marion | May 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Is Your Dog Telling You What To Do? While I was visiting a friend the other day, I observed in horror as one of the most obnoxious behaviors a dog could offer unfolded right before my eyes. Not only was her dog Demand Barking but my friend was reinforcing it! Yep,...
by Marion | Apr 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Did you ever think that you might be the reason your dog pulls you on walks? Ask yourself this question. Are you consistently being inconsistent? Here’s a classic scenario: you are out taking your dog for a walk around the neighborhood. Now your dog sees the friendly...
by Marion | Jan 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
Chew on This Ignoring unwanted behavior is very confusing for dog owners. I am not giving you permission to ignore the dog when he chews on inappropriate things like rocks, dirty underwear, or your furniture. I want to be very clear how to help your dog learn what is...
by Marion | Sep 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Household Rules I had a couple in one of my training classes that owned a beautiful Akita puppy named Frank. The husband flat out didn’t want the dog on the couple’s bed at any time. Every morning the bed would be made with all the pillows neatly stacked. Every...
by Marion | Jul 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Double Trouble Training more than one dog at a time is lot easier said than done. Most times it can look like a chaotic three ring circus. I was trying to work with my new puppy, Sally, when my older dog, Ubu, kept nosing his way in on the training session. Ubu was...
by Marion | Jun 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Pulling vs. Walking Your Dog If dogs could talk they would be saying “Hey, granny, why don’t you kick it up a gear?” REALLY! Let’s face it, we don’t walk where they want to walk, and we definitely don’t move fast enough. It seems some dogs are oblivious that we’re at...
by Marion | Apr 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dogs who are highly treat-motivated can be very difficult to reward without losing a finger. Large dogs and puppies often don’t know their own strength. That’s why it’s critical that the very first thing any dog learns is how to take a treat gently. I tell my clients...
by Marion | Dec 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Puppies are so sweet it seems they can give you cavities. Oh boy, they are cute, downright addicting. I love those round pink bellies and their intoxicating puppy breath. So why do thousands of puppies end up being relinquished to our already overwhelmed shelters and...
by Marion | Dec 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Are you thinking about buying a purebred puppy? Choosing the right breed for you and your family is an important decision, but where you buy your puppy needs to be the most important decision of all. The SPCA website says “A puppy mill is a breeding facility. To...
by Marion | Mar 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
My dog loves to dig. I think sometimes my dog is digging to China because there is free steak and endless belly rubs at the other end. I’m a dog trainer but what is more important is I’m human. I’ll admit it I know it’s my fault. My husband has a major problem...
