Behavior Training for Dogs

10/27/2025

Challenge your dog!

10/26/2025

Find something fun for your dog to do or he may find his own fun ( and you may not like his choices)!

10/26/2025

Just like people, dogs can get bored. Every now and then give your dog a new challenge. Here is Louis engaging for the first time with an easy to make puzzle toy. And it costs you nothing extra— you may very well have the tennis balls and muffin pan right there at home.

10/26/2025

Jennifer is showing off her new “dog duds” for the first time this morning. The shirts truly are not a fashion statement— but they offer us protection from sharp claws and teeth!

10/19/2025

Teaching Louis the basic concept of heeling. Later he’ll do it on leash.

10/18/2025

Handling your puppy when he is under 16 weeks old sets him up for easier and more productive veterinary exams and grooming sessions. Give your puppy the experience he needs now so he can have better health and wellbeing later.

10/18/2025

Louis is practicing walking beside his handler without a leash. When he and each of his people become proficient he will be transitioned to using a leash. Here, Louis is learning with me. Next will be Jennifer, then each of his humans. Repetition builds muscle memory. Muscle memory builds fluency.

10/12/2025

Louis is my most recent trainee. He is not quite 2 years old and is small for a yellow Lab— he’s about 45 lbs whereas the average male lab weight is between 65-80 lbs. But what he lacks in size he makes up for in personality!

07/21/2025

Yes and they enjoy swimming.

💧 Fun Fact: Wolves are strong swimmers! They have little trouble crossing rivers or lakes and do so often while hunting or traveling with their pack.

🐺: Clay
📸:: Monty Sloan

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07/13/2025

When was the last time you saw a play bow from your dog?

07/13/2025

Dog Communication. Here is an example of a great play bow that is offered up by Otto the Husky. This is his invitation to me to play. It is up to you to learn what your dog is trying to communicate.

07/09/2025

Too hot outside? Give your dog another indoor activity. Here is a homemade puzzle toy. It use treats, tennis balls and a muffin pan. It provides some stimulation for your dog and can bring you peace and quiet— or joy in just watching your dog have fun.