Holiday celebrations can feel magical to us, but for our dogs they can feel like a whirlwind wrapped in ribbon. Noise, guests, kids, food, new smells, wrapping paper everywhere, it is a lot. And while we might think, “My dog will be fine, he [...]
If you have ever wished your dog could slow down, think things through, and make confident choices, Vito’s Thinking Game is one of my favorite brain games for dogs because it builds those skills beautifully. I discovered it in 2010 from Italian dog trainer [...]
If your puppy is grabbing your sleeves, nipping your ankles, or turning your hands into tiny chew toys, you might be wondering if you brought home a baby alligator instead of a dog. Many people start to worry that something is wrong with their [...]
Every one of us who trains dogs eventually meets a challenge that makes us question what we believe… A dog who “doesn’t respond.” A behavior that won’t change. A problem that feels unsolvable. A distraction that seems overwhelming. It’s tempting, in those moments, [...]
If you’ve ever searched “how do I train my dog to sit” or wondered how to teach a puppy to sit without constantly showing a cookie, you’re not alone. Many dogs learn to sit only when they see food in your hand, and before [...]
If you’ve ever watched dog agility, you know it is fast, exciting, and full of teamwork. Dogs race over jumps, dive through tunnels, and weave with precision. But look a little closer, and you’ll notice something that quietly makes or breaks a run: the [...]
There’s a reason so many people search for dog training tips yet still struggle with dog training in real life. Your goal might be to have a well-mannered family companion, to shine in the sport of dog agility, or to enjoy other activities with [...]
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of welcoming a new puppy into your life. Those first days are full of possibility: you imagine the adventures ahead, the bond you’ll build, and the kind of dog they’ll grow up to be. Many dog owners cross [...]
At first glance, ItsYerChoice might look like a simple game: you hold cookies in your hand, and your dog learns not to dive for them. But the truth is, this game is actually the foundation for everything my dogs do, both in life and in [...]
Recallers 2025 Video Contest Winners We’re at the winners announcement of our 2025 Recallers video contest! Thank you to everyone who viewed the stories and voted for the two that touched them most. We know that most of you had more than two favourites [...]
Recallers 2025 Video Contest Grand Finale Welcome to the final round of our 2025 Recallers video celebration! This is where the top two video stories in each of the three rounds are meeting so you can decide the winners. Thank you for honoring your [...]
Recallers 2025 Video Contest Round Two We appreciate you being here! Our Recallers video contest is a much-loved annual event, because we all love a great real-life dog story. If you’ve just joined us, you can also view and vote on the videos in [...]
