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 [...]
Guest post by Max Sprinz As a kid, I was so afraid of dogs that I would cross the street rather than walk past one. That was my reality for the first ten years of my life. Fast forward to today: I’m 26, a [...]
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 [...]
We all love dogs, but when it comes to leash control, we sure are fractionated as a community. Yet this is one area where I think we can be united, even just as we pass each other at the park. Kind of like two Harley [...]
If you read the title of this post and are wondering what a vlogcast is, it’s a blog post with a video of a podcast episode. And it's all about cutting your dog's nails at home. Over the years, there have been thousands of questions [...]
My puppy This!, is one year old this week. She has some amazing skills. We have also had some challenges. I want to take off the social media “lens” for a minute and get real with the video below. I’ve seen a [...]
I figure calling this particular blog entry a "vlogcast" is a good description because it's a blog post with a video of a podcast episode. A podcast is something I've been wanting to do for a long time, and I decided that 2020 would be [...]
Our dogs are our best teachers, and I've been learning from Tater who jumped off a cliff chasing a chipmunk recently. Now, Tater's choice to chase could have ended his life, so we're back in Ruff Love with Mr Potato Salad. I took a video on one of walks this week to cover some misconceptions about the program I outline in my book.
Sometimes people who are introduced to my ItsYerChoice game wonder what the difference is between educating our dogs they can make good choices, compared to using the traditional “leave it”. It’s such a common question that a couple of years ago I did a short video with the answer. I decided the video should be on my blog to be easily accessible to everyone who has the question.
