Finding a puppy in 2021

Finding a puppy in 2021

I got a text from a client last week that started me thinking.  This client wanted me to find them a new puppy, from a good breeder, that would be available in a reasonable timeframe.  I like these kinds of gigs.  I’ve done many searches for puppies over the...
Training just for elderly dogs.

Training just for elderly dogs.

  Photo by Jamie Street via Unsplash An ancient post by Steve Haynes On my calendar today I’ve got an appointment with a client I worked with years ago.  I got a panicked call last weekend from her that there had been a dog fight in her household, and it was a...
Dog Aggression and the Owners

Dog Aggression and the Owners

This is a super old post that I did many years ago. It’s about the struggle we professional dog behaviorists have when it comes to working with clients and their aggressive dogs. There are blind spots, fear, and denial that come into play with dog aggression and...
Clickers

Clickers

A humble little tool that can do so much in the world of dog training. The simple clicker is the basic tool of positive dog training and it’s the one we professionals reach for first when it’s time to get things started with a puppy. This is another oldie...