I encounter a lot of scared, stressed dogs in my work as a professional dog trainer. I recently received a call from a woman who was trying to help her shy dog get more comfortable in the presence of new people. When I went to meet her for the first time,...
As a professional dog trainer, I hear this question a lot this time of year. The holidays are a very popular time of year to bring home a new puppy. The first few days and weeks can be overwhelming (puppies are A LOT of work!), but then most pet owners...
“My dog can’t be trained. I’ve tried everything and nothing works with him. He’s just a stubborn dog.” Most dog trainers hear some version of that story pretty frequently. While it’s completely understandable for dog owners to be frustrated, especially when they...
