This week we're talking about helping owners during the Corona Virus. We'll talk about the problems they may befacing with their dogs right now and information that we can offer them.
In the first part, we'll talk about how much training is going on in day to day life. Training doesn't just happen when a trainer sets it up. In the second part, we'll talk about finding a trainer.
In the first part, we'll talk about having a Safety Policy and explaining to customers the many ways that a dog who is having trouble can get hurt. In the second part, we'll talk about the business costs if a dog, employee, o...
This week we'll be playing around with a made up example of when we aren't asking the right questions. We'll ask "do we need a better bucket?". In the second part, I'll give you a brief introduction to a tool to help figure o...
This week, we're talking about our role as dog pros who are not veterinarians. Gathering clues about what behaviors are normal and abnormal and helping owners understand that their Vet may have some medications that can help ...
In the first part, we'll discuss what we would do if were "in crazy land" and wanted to teach dogs to be aggressive for grooming and vet visits. What would we do if we "wanted" dogs to struggle and wiggle against us? In the s...
In the first part, we'll go over some questions for owners to find out how their dog responds when they don't want to be touched. In the second part, we'll talk about some things for owners to do at home.
This week, we'll talk about why some people aren't ready to try to teach dogs to be good for grooming, vet visits, and home care. We'll talk about why forcing dogs to "get it done" is still so common.
January is train your dog month. We'll be discussing what training is and how we can encourage owners to continue to train during their dog's lifetime.
This week, we'll talk about some puppies that I'm working with. In the first part, we'll talk about breaking things into tiny steps and teaching about carriers. In the second part, we'll talk about getting owners touching the...
This week, we're talking about the importance of having a working knowledge of other dog professions. Learning more about how dogs are handled in veterinary settings, grooming settings, and training settings will help you fin...
This week, is for the owners. Have you ever said phrases like "He doesn't let me", "..but she doesn't like it", "I've tried everything", or "The last person told me something different". I understand how frustrating it can be...
In the first part, we'll talk about my grooming appointment with a new puppy. In the second part, we'll talk about adding touching to a training lesson.
In the first part, we'll talk about some things that owners can do at home. In the second part, we'll talk about speeding up the process by naming and explaining what we're doing.
This week, we're talking about mixing methods and why I don't recommend it. We'll also talk about why Calm, Comfortable, and Cooperative is the foundation of any method that I'd encourage you to use.
