Dog Training Tips & Blogs
Dog Tricks Strengthen Relationships
Dogs need three things to be happy, well-balanced animals; love, training, and exercise. A dog lacking in any of these areas will be anxious and stressed and will probably develop behavioral issues. One type of training that challenges dogs while still being fun is...
Horses Are Like Dogs
My family and I just returned from a 5-day trip to Mammoth Cave National Park. Didn’t see many dogs there, maybe they are not allowed in the park, but we did see plenty of wildlife. We took 3 cave tours, admired the skinny deer (yes, compared to Michigan...
Police Dog Training For Pets
When I was in police canine services, I was in charge of the selection and training of the dogs and handlers. The selection process went like this - We would drive to a vendor who had imported dogs from Europe. Why not get dogs locally? They do not make...
How Happy Is Your Dog?
I just finished a book by Jesse Itzler named Living With The Monks. Jesse is an entrepreneur who is married, has four kids and is a marathon runner. He’s a busy guy. He got permission from his wife and decided to go and live with Monks in upstate New York for two...
Positive Thoughts Get Positive Results
There are a lot of personal growth gurus, motivational speakers, entrepreneurs and regular Joe Blow's that know how to be successful. It all comes from the right mindset. We just had a patio poured with stamping and coloring of the concrete. I know...
Shopping Around For a Dog? Stick With What You Know
I cringe every time someone calls me for dog training and they have a breed of dog that I have never heard of, like a Maremma Sheepdog, Karakachan Bear Dog, or Polish Tatra Sheepdog. Before people with these breeds get all upset, I am just commenting on my own...
Capping Drive
Capping drive comes from the dog sport of the same name and basically is a means of calming the dog when the dog is in a high energy state of mind. Capping drive is how dog sport trainers get the quick "sit" or "down" and a calm dog when a decoy is...
All Positive Doesn’t Work With All Dogs
I was judging a protection dog trial a month ago and got into a conversation with a colleague that has been in the dog breeding and training business for 50 years. She breeds German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Dutch Shepherds, and Jack Russel Terriers -...
Everyone Thinks They Have The Best Dog and None of Them are Wrong
A colleague recently wrote, “Everyone thinks they have the best dog and none of them are wrong”. It’s like being a proud parent. I am proud of each of my children and talk about their dreams, accomplishments and personal growth on a daily basis with...
Want a Well Behaved Dog? You Need To Put In The Work
What is the key to having a well behaved obedient dog? Work. The more time you put in with your fur baby, the better your dog is going to be. I have seen it time and time again in West Michigan police canine services when I used to certify police dogs. It...
How Much Does Dog Training Cost?
When it comes to dog training, you are hiring a professional and you are expecting excellent, professional results. You are not paying good money so that you can continue to deal with the same issues with your dog. But, with dog training you get what you...
Dogs We Do Not Work With
When I am in social functions, people will ask me dog-related questions as soon as they find out I am a dog trainer. I used to get police questions when I was a police officer, but I defer them to my wife these days. She’s a detective sergeant at a local...
