Rio Goes to Tampa
I was so excited to attend the PPG Summit in Tampa, Florida last month. Tampa is just a bit more than a 2 hour ...
The Many Reasons to Look Forward to the PPG Summit
I attended my first professional dog training conference in 2003. I can still remember how excited I was and how ...
People Skills for Dog Trainers
Being a dog trainer is great. I love training dogs. But, I also love teaching people. Being a dog trainer ...
Learning by Observation
This is a really exciting time to be a canine professional. Dogs have come to the forefront in research, giving ...
Remedial Socialization
I’m embarking on a new adventure in remedial socialization. I have a foster dog who is wonderful with ...
Provide for Your Pet’s Care in an Emergency
One of the saddest things I see at the shelter is pets whose owners have passed away and left no provision for ...
Are We Meeting Our Pets’ Needs?
I think it's part of our American culture to love the idea of having a pet. Whether it's a dog or cat or a pocket ...
It’s All About Relationships.
I became a dog trainer to facilitate the relationship between dogs and humans. My goal was to create a ...
Train Your Dog Early and Often!
If you got a puppy around the holidays, now is the perfect time to start training classes. The prime time for ...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Happy New Year everyone! Like so many of you, this is a time when I reflect back on the old year and think about ...
A Dog is for Life, Not Just for Christmas
Now that Thanksgiving is in the past, our focus turns to Christmas. Finding the perfect gift for a loved one can ...
Spending Time with Dogs Brings Joy to Our Lives
When I add a dog to my life, I consider our relationship the beginning of a voyage. I look forward to creating a ...