The Canine Behaviorist

11/11/2025

🐺🐕‍🦺🐶🍂🍁FALL SPECIAL 🍁🍂🦮🐺🐕

Now through December 10th, all training programs are 15% off!
Fall is here and it's a beautiful time of year to get outside with your dog and go for a walk!

But in order to do that, your dog needs to be leash trained. If your dog drags you down the street during your walks, you're not walking your dog, your dog is walking you!

All dogs need to learn to walk by their owner's side on a slack leash, with no pulling. Once your dog learns this, your walks will be much more enjoyable!

I have been helping pet parents with their dogs for over 30 years. If you need help with behavior problems, obedience training, or socialization, The Canine Behaviorist is the best!! I offer the most comprehensive behavior and training programs you will find.

And only The Canine Behaviorist has the Lifetime Resources Program! After the completion of a training program, I will always be available if you ever have questions or need help. Any future sessions that are needed will be provided at No Extra Cost for as long as you have your dog!

No matter what age or breed of dog you have. No matter what problems you may be dealing with, there is a program that is right for you and your dog, at an affordable price.
Programs combine In Home Training with socialization in different places. Sessions are available Monday thru Saturday with morning, afternoon, and evening times available.
Check out my reviews on my page.
Call or message me to schedule a Free Evaluation.

10/31/2025

10/02/2025

We have lost a true hero in the field of conservation and primatology.

Dame Jane Morris Goodall (/ˈɡʊdɔːl/; born Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall; 3 April 1934 – 1 October 2025), formerly Baroness Jane van Lawick-Goodall, was an English primatologist and anthropologist.[3] She was considered the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, having studied the social and fa...

07/07/2025

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Summer is here! And there's no better time to get outside with your dog and enjoy a walk!

But in order to do that, your dog needs to be leash trained. If your dog drags you down the street during your walks, you're not walking your dog, your dog is walking you!

All dogs need to learn to walk by their owner's side on a slack leash. Your dog should follow your lead, go where you want to go, and remain calm and obedient. This will make all your walks relaxing, enjoyable and fun. It will also give you the opportunity to socialize your dog.

If you need help teaching your dog to walk on a leash, The Canine Behaviorist can help.
I have been helping pet parents with their dogs for over 30 years. If you need help with behavior problems, obedience training, or socialization, The Canine Behaviorist is the best!! I offer the most comprehensive behavior and training programs you will find.

And only The Canine Behaviorist has the Lifetime Resources Program! After the completion of a training program, I will always be available if you ever have questions or need help. Any future sessions that are needed will be provided at No Cost for as long as you have your dog!

Programs combine In Home Training with socialization in different places. Sessions are available Monday thru Saturday with morning, afternoon, and evening times available.
Check out my reviews on my page.
Call or message me to schedule a Free Evaluation.

05/26/2025

Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸

02/01/2025

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THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF KEEPING YOUR PETS SAFE!

I have written numerous articles on the responsibilities of pet ownership. And one of the responsibilities that I see so many pet parents fail at, is keeping their pets safe.

So often I see posts from people who's dog or cat is missing. Either it escaped from their house or yard, or even worse, they let their dog or cat run loose through the neighborhood.

Letting your pets run loose through the neighborhood is one of the most irresponsible things that a pet parent can do. The list of bad things that can happen to your pet goes on and on.
Your pet could be hit by a car and killed, get into a fight with another dog, cat, or wild animal which could lead to serious injuries. There is also the concern that someone who doesn't like animals may deliberately harm your pet. Someone could also steal your pet. One of the bad things that I have seen happen is dogs who decided to tangle with a porcupine. That's a big mistake, and your dog can be really badly hurt by all those quills. And removing them requires a trip to the vet and a general anesthetic.

When something bad happens to someone's pet, that they survive, the pet parents often say, "hopefully he/she will learn his/her lesson" Unfortunately dogs don't learn their lesson, like knowing not to mess with anymore porcupines.

The fact of the matter is that our pets don't understand the dangers that they face when running loose. But pet parents do, or at least they should. The pet parents who think that their pet should learn a lesson are wrong. It's the pet parents who should learn a lesson. It is irresponsible to let your pets run loose. If your pet gets injured, and you still let your pet run loose, then you obviously haven't learned the lesson. Don't blame your pet for what happens to them, you can only blame yourself.

Be a responsible pet parent and don't let your pet run loose!

12/31/2024

Happy New Year from The Canine Behaviorist!

12/24/2024

🎄☃️ Happy Holidays from The Canine Behaviorist.☃️🎄

12/21/2024

If you are thinking about getting a new pet over the holiday season, Please Don't Shop! Adopt! And Save a Life!

12/20/2024

One of my students showing Santa Claus what a good boy he is. Of course I can't take all the credit, his pet parents have been doing a great job working with him.

12/19/2024

🎄 Advice for the holidays.🎄

With the holidays approaching you may have a family member or friend who you think would love to get a puppy for Xmas.
Giving someone a puppy as a Xmas gift is not a good idea. First of all, a puppy is not a gift. It's not something you wrap up in a box and put under the tree. A puppy is a living, breathing creature with feelings just like us.
The holidays are the worst time to bring a new puppy into your home. The holidays are usually very hectic, with lots of people, activities and excitement. That's not a good environment for a new puppy. A new puppy needs a quiet, calm environment. A new puppy also is a lot of work and a big responsibility! From day one, your puppy will require a lot of attention, supervision and training. It is difficult to give your puppy your undivided attention when you are so busy with all the holiday activities.
The first day with your new puppy is the most important one. You only have one chance to make a good first impression, and start your relationship with your puppy the right way. If you are too busy to give your puppy the necessary training and attention during the early days in his new home, it can lead to behavior problems.

My advice would be to give the family member or friend a card saying that after the holidays, you are going to take them somewhere to pick out a new puppy. That way you can be sure that he/she really wants a puppy. It also gives him/her the opportunity to pick out the right puppy for themself.

And Remember, Don't Shop, Adopt!!
There are many wonderful dogs and puppies in animal shelters, rescue/adoption groups, the Humane Society, and ASPCA that are just waiting for a forever loving home. Plus you may save a life!

Pet overpopulation is a serious problem in this country. The number of unwanted pets that are euthanized every year is appalling! Be a responsible pet parent and have your dog spayed or neutered at the appropriate age.

11/11/2024

I am always watching programs about animals. I especially enjoy watching programs that are filmed at veterinary hospitals. They are very interesting and educational.
I'm watching one now and a dog was brought in that was hit by a car. The dog ran away from the owner, chasing the mailman, and was hit by a car.
Obviously this kind of thing doesn't happen if your dog is well trained and socialized. I will never understand why some people think that they don't need to train their dog. Accidents like this are exactly why you need to train your dog.
Proper training can help to prevent these kind of accidents that can kill your dog!
If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times.
Train Your Dog!! It doesn't matter what breed your dog is, he/she needs to be trained!
Fortunately the dog that was hit by a car survived, but your dog might not be so lucky.
Be a responsible pet parent and train your dog!