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Look at the pros and cons of live on-line vs in-person classes to determine which type of class might be right for you. At its most basic, on-line classes give you the opportunity to train ‘for the situation’ while in-person classes give...

Around 7 – 9 months of age (on average) your puppy will enter adolescence.   During this life stage, growth and sex hormones will change their physical body, their emotional responses, and ...

Last month you were introduced to the concept of a ‘ladder of responsibility’.   In today’s post, you will learn how to deal with setbacks, how to tell if your dog is improving, and watch the concept in action with Piper.

How can you grow calmness in a dog that has difficulty relaxing in a specific space (or situation)?  This post will describe the ladder of responsibility as it relates to calmness, and you will learn how to apply the concept to...

In my last post, I talked about what Action Prompting is and what you can do about it. Today, let’s delve into more detail on the four strategies that you can employ to address this struggle: Grow Calmness, Ditch the...

You are sitting at your desk and your dog comes up to you and bats your arm or leg with their paw.   They want something from you:  food, attention, play.  Initially you don’t really ...