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
Training
Dog Training 101 through advanced topics.
How Much is That Labbie In the Window?
Priceless! To me anyways. Bridget actually hailed from a breeder in South Carolina, donated to K9 Partners For Life, intended to live her life as a service dog. Due to illness, she was released from that program, works as my right hand dog and is worth her weight in gold. 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
A Little Bit Backwards
Winter: a distant thought on this brilliant fall day in Maryland. Indeed I cringe at the thought of icy roads. Read more
APDT 2011 Conference: Get Your Learning On in Sunny San Diego
This dog trainer got her learning on, at the APDT 2011 Catch The Wave Conference in sunny feel good San Diego. For this East Coast dog trainer, CA was the trip of a lifetime, a trip of many firsts, including a first glimpse of the Pacific Ocean. Read more
10 Unique Tips to Help You Get Nipping Under Control
Does your dog nip you? Grab your pant leg? Decide with his teeth when it is time for a little attention? Read more
Being Bridget: The Blond Bomber
Being Bridget. The Blond Bomber disaster-on-four-legs, accident-waiting-to happen has done it again. Read more
Baby Meets Boxer
This week I counseled quite a few new parents on ways to help their dogs adjust to new babies. It got me thinking of this clip of a precious baby and super sweet Boxer from the Bonnie Hunt show that aired a few years back… Read more
