Training

May I Pet Your Dog?

How should the public interact with service dogs? Service dog owners appreciate your admiration for the work and training that has gone into their...

Protect Your Dog with Snake Avoidance Training

As the weather gets warmer here in Southern California, more and more dog owners are venturing outside to enjoy the great outdoors. But keep...

What Does It Mean to Be a Service Dog?

What is a Service Dog? According to Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), “A service animal is any dog that...

New Rules for Flying?

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) says its proposed amendments to its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) are “intended to ensure that our air...

Adopting a Pet? Ask These Questions First

In my 33-year career as a trainer, county shelter behaviorist, and director of the Humane Society of the Coachella Valley, and through all the...

How’s Your Dog IQ?

10 training misconceptions Ever wondered why your dog still has that thing he or she does that you can’t seem to get a handle on?...

Make Dog Training Easier

First, you need to understand that all interactions with your dog or puppy are a form of training or learning for them. So be...

Couch Potato Training

Finding time to train our dogs is often a challenge. But did you know that a “training session” can take place on the couch,...

Minimize The Stress Of Moving

Moving is a stressful time for people, and it’s a stressful time for pets as well. In fact, in the overall scheme of life’s...

Safety Tips For Walking Your Dog

Walking your dog daily is important for your dog’s physical and mental wellness. Dogs are social creatures, and without the social interaction with the...

Training A Dog As A Senior

Pet ownership is so rewarding, but can be challenging as we age. Pet ownership has so many benefits: Calmness Studies have shown that in the case...

Barn Hunt, A New Dog Sport

History of the Sport A number of dog breeds were specifically bred to be vermin hunters. Some breeds were meant to go to ground (hunt...