Training Philosophies

Now and then, people will ask what my training philosophy is. It’s a very good question, and one you should ask any trainer prior to hiring them. There are basically two camps in the dog training world – All Positive, and Balanced. All Positive is just as it...

Check Your Emotions

We all love our dogs and want the best for them. We want them to be a happy part of the family. Sometimes, however, pet ownership can cause frustration and sadness when the dream pet needs to go through training.  People don’t realize it, but emotions need to be...

Dog Training – How To Love Your Dog

Never miss an opportunity to tell your dog you love them. Most people know how to show affection to their dogs. We pet, hug, kiss, talk, and give treats to our beloved pets. They sleep with us in bed and watch TV or at least lay next to us on the couch while we watch...

Long Michigan Winter

Here in Michigan it has been a very long, cold, snowy winter.  We set several records for low temperatures and snow fall.  I am sure the snowmobilers and skiers loved it, dog lover’s not so much.  I can’t imagine the land minds I’m going to have in my yard once the...

What Kind of Owner are You?

There are two types of dog owners; passive and active.  The passive dog owner wants a happy go lucky dog that sleeps all day while they are away at work and greets them with a happy wag of their tail the owner returns home.  After 10 minutes of play their beloved dog...