It is clearly too late to desensitize your dog to everyday things like the doorbell and that pesky vacuum cleaner before guests arrive for Thanksgiving this year. As the sayings go, Christmas is coming, there is no time like the present and all that jazz. Read more
Nancy Freedman-Smith
Nancy lives in Portland Maine with her 3 kids, 2 dogs and a revolving door of foster dogs. She owns Gooddogz Training and believes in force free training and having fun with your dogs. Her Mom tells us "Dog" and "horse" were her first words.
South Africa's Dog Whisperer's Dog Attacks Another Child
This past summer, we reported on an incident involving a dog who attacked a little girl at a South African shopping mall. The story and video are no less troubling with the passage of time. Read more
When is it too late to socialize your dog?
My post last week was a check list of things that puppy owners need to go out of their way to expose their pups to. Proper socialization drastically cuts down on behavior issues developing later in life. Read more
Socialize Your Puppy - Our Checklist Will Help
THE most important thing you can do for a puppy is introduce them to the world in a positive way. Read more
Woobies
Watching the crazed dog show couple search for their dog’s busy bee toy last night in the movie Best in Show (again) last night, I was reminded of a client’s dog, Sandy. Read more
Slam Dancing and the Fine Art of Body Language
Over the weekend I was missing my dog Charlee and took a photo trip down memory lane. Through my blur of tears I came across these two gems. Read more
Puppy Interruptus
Funny thing happened on the way to my latest post. I started writing it. Really I did. I had this massive brain storm, and I pounded the keys for a few days. Made all sorts of headway. Really I did. Read more
Tips to Get Your Dog to STOP BARKING!
Ironic that I should be writing a how to get your dog to stop barking post when for the first time in my life, and after being a pro dog trainer for close to 20 years, I am living with dogs who love the sound of their own voices. Read more
The Freedom No Pull Harness....WORKS!
Dog trainers have to be up to date on the latest and greatest products around, and I am here to let you all on a little trade secret that is no longer a secret. Read more
Zombies and DIY target sticks and training
As a Mom to three human kids and 2 dogs, I am no stranger to putting various costumes together for Halloween. Read more
