Train Dog Friendly

01/04/2025

I train loose leash walking by rewarding for the dogs attention - starting in a space with few distractions then gradually moving to more challenging areas. When you consistently reward for your dogs attention, you get more of it!
When you create a habit for the dog to check in with you, and meet their basic needs, you aren't always in competition with the environment. Walking with your dog becomes much more pleasant for you both!

12/31/2024

Plan ahead to keep your pet safe and comfortable during fireworks!

12/27/2024

Hammy is a dog who LOVES to dig! So every opportunity I have to allow him a safe way to take part in his favorite activity, we take advantage of!
Hammy says his dirt mustache is just a bonus!
Allowing your dog a safe and natural way to get his needs met is one way to keep behavior problems to a minimum!

12/25/2024

Wishing all my dear clients and friends a wonderful holiday season! Thanks for sharing your sweet dogs with me!

12/24/2024

12/12/2024

If we truly love animals, we have to do better by them

We claim to love them, so why won't we get to know them?

12/06/2024

Millie demonstrates the best way to eat a pup cup 🩷

12/05/2024

Let's try and see the world as our dogs do and give them some grace for living in our world as well as they do 💗

11/26/2024

Grateful for my precious friends 💗

11/04/2024

A reminder that reward-based methods aren't just for sunny days and easy dogs and puppies. They are for all dogs. If you want to know more, I've got a post on my blog that answers common questions about training methods, from the archives. https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2019/11/reward-based-dog-training-isnt-just-for.html

10/22/2024

Lots to think about here! Thanks to Dogminded for a great post

10/19/2024

Puppies need 16-20 hours of good sleep per day!

10/18/2024

Science of dog aging

10/09/2024

10/05/2024

Puppy-sitting this angel!