by Kirsten | Apr 6, 2022 | Puppies, Training
Should I bell train my puppy? Potty bells — seems like a genius level idea, doesn’t it? You teach your puppy to ring a bell hanging by the door when they need to go out to potty. No more constantly watching for signs she needs to go, no more taking her out every...
by Kirsten | Apr 4, 2019 | Lifestyle, Training
Does your Beagle ignore you because he’s too busy sniffing EVERYTHING? Does your German Shepherd bark at everyone you see? Are your kids tired of your Border Collie chasing them every time they are in the yard together? Did you know your dog is just making good...
by Kirsten | Mar 25, 2019 | Training
You just want someone to help you train your dog! But there is so much conflicting information out there…how do you choose? When it comes to dog training, there seem to be as many opinions as there are dog trainers! Force-free, food-free, relationship-based,...
by Kirsten | Mar 14, 2019 | Puppies
Why–and HOW–to establish healthy sleep habits for your puppy starting today The consultation call goes the way so many do…after sharing a few run-of-the-mill details, I ask “so what would you most like to change about your puppy’s behavior right now?” The...
by Kirsten | Feb 3, 2019 | Puppies
3 House Training Mistakes Most New Owners Make Does house training your puppy or new dog have you at your wits’ end? You’ve done all the research, shopped for the essentials (well, maybe more than just essentials!) at your local pet supply store, you’ve even got...
by Kirsten | Sep 24, 2018 | Lifestyle
And while we might appreciate the cooler temperatures and crisp night air, the beauty of fall foliage, and the return of a more orderly schedule with school/work, some of our companion dogs may struggle with the transition. I won’t address seasonal allergies,...
by Kirsten | May 21, 2018 | Lifestyle, Travel
Make travel plans WITH your dog this year. Here’s what to do now, to make it all as stress-free as possible. With 40 degree weather a not-so-distant memory, and the 12-day-deluge just behind us, it seems hard to believe….but summer travel season is fast...
