Canine Resolution

11/25/2025

11/19/2025

In this episode, I break down one of the most damaging myths in modern dog training, the idea that all resource guarding is caused by Fear.
I explain why this “fear-only” narrative collapses the moment you look at real behavior, and how it leads trainers and owners to misdiagnose dogs every day.
I go into the difference between fear-based guarding and competitive, status-driven guarding… and why confusing the two creates bigger, long-term problems!
If you want a clear, functional understanding of resource guarding, without ideology, this episode is for you.

11/19/2025

Nature never disappoints!

I was only 10 yards away watching this unfold.

Even turkeys 🦃 know teaching takes more than just positive reinforcement.

Jive ass turkey!!!

Go Turkeys go!!!

11/13/2025

BFFs

11/07/2025

🎄 Christmas Sale – Our Gift to You 🎁

Give yourself and your dog the gift of better communication this holiday season.

Schedule a package of lessons with Howard or Carrie before the New Year and receive 25% off our regular package price.

Just use coupon code
2025 Christmas Special

when scheduling online at www.canineresolution.com

Offer ends December 31st

We care about you and your dogs! If your dog jumps, digs, barks, chews or anything else, we can help. You can have the dog that you've always wanted.

11/01/2025

Molly the Bernedoodle and
Enzo the Australian Shepherd

When Molly and Enzo first arrived a little over a week ago, both were filled with fear. Enzo had even nipped at someone and attempted to bite. Neither had much confidence, and the only command they knew was sit.

If given the chance, both likely would have bolted, unsure of themselves, uncertain of the world around them, and without an outlet to fulfill their natural instincts.

That’s where I come in.

They began a board-and-train program with me, and my first goal was simple: build trust. Before obedience, I focus on connection, creating a bond and helping each dog feel safe enough to explore who they are. By allowing them to do what they naturally enjoy, rather than constantly directing them, they began to open up. They started to find themselves.

Today, we see two dogs living harmoniously playing off leash, wagging their tails, and enjoying life with growing confidence.

My goal isn’t to have them follow a treat in circles or stare at me for approval; my goal is to change how they feel about themselves, about others, and about the world.

This video shows the progress we’ve made in a short time. There’s still work ahead, but the transformation has already begun.

Go Molly ringwald Go!!!
Go Endzone Go!!!

10/28/2025

Suzzanne and Izzy have been working hard on retrieving the dumbbell.

This exercise can be the hardest task for some while working towards their open obedience title.

Today she figured out the puzzle.

Go Izzy Go !!!

10/22/2025

Congratulations to our Monday night puppy class!!! 👏 🥳

10/04/2025

Marley was happy to see his Mom and Dad.

I hope they let him listen to Bob Marley at home.

10/03/2025

Marley goes home tomorrow.

When he showed up, he wasn’t just “difficult.” He was a fighter. People-aggressive. Dog-aggressive. He had bitten both and when he bit, he meant to hurt.

Day one, I had to get him into my truck. Tried a ramp and no shot. My only option was to pick him up. If you saw that video, you know what happened, he came at me, even after I had already spent hours with him.

But here’s the thing: I didn’t break him. I didn’t punish him. I gave him a place to put on his boxing gloves. And once he realized the world wasn’t out to crush him, the fight turned into love.

Now, the same dog who once came at me with bad intentions leaves here as a lover.

I’m gonna miss this little guy.

Go Marley Go!!!

10/03/2025

There’s one thing Marley has always loved to do….bite and fight.

But here’s the difference now: Marley has learned that biting me or others is not an option.

Instead of trying to suppress that drive and simply saying, “No, you can’t,” I gave him a healthy outlet. A place where he can use those same skills, but within structure, with rules.

And the rules matter. Here are the big three:
1. Bite the tug, not me.

2. Strike only when given permission.

3. Always let go when told.

By channeling what Marley loves into something productive, he gets to be himself, without being dangerous.

Go Marley Go!!!