Resources

Over my 10 years of dog training experience, I’ve helped a number of dogs overcome their separation anxiety. This is a complex process that takes a long time, and requires the help of a trained professional. At a high level, you need to find your dog’s threshold,...

Has your dog ever chewed up the furniture, or soiled in the house when you leave them alone? This could be due to boredom, or it could be due to separation anxiety. Canine separation anxiety is triggered when dogs become upset due to the fact that they are separated...

As we prepare to go back to work, our dogs will have to get used to a “new normal” of being home alone all day. Most dogs will be ok with this, and will take the opportunity to catch a well-deserved nap. In fact, dogs can sleep up to 20 hours per day. For the dogs...

Every day, dogs encounter obstacles in their world that cause them anxiety. These can include loud noises such as thunder, other people, other dogs, smooth floors, storm grates, car rides, etc. A fearful dog can be a challenge to handle, as it is difficult to take...

Jumping up is one of the few unwanted behaviors that we reward, especially when dogs are young. This behavior begins in puppyhood, and is a dog’s way of saying hello when they see their owner, or someone they like. Naturally, when a puppy does this, the next step...

Welcoming a rescue dog or new puppy into your home can be quite exciting! You can’t help but think about all of the delightful moments that you will share with your new canine partner, where you’ll go, and how to begin training. Well, I have news for you: The moment...