There is a joke among the dog training community that if you put 3 dog trainers into a room the only thing 2 will agree on is that the third one is wrong. The debate about crates is no different.

I have to believe that our dogs are in somewhat of a state of shock as we try to toss them into the deep end and act as if they should have no feelings about it. It’s been a year of drastic change for them too and our dogs lead rich emotional lives. Let’s give them a bit of grace.

As a trainer specializing in separation anxiety and fear related behaviors I know all too well the instinct to bring our dogs everywhere, and in some cases this might actually be need a that management set up to succeed with home alone training, but before you leash up your pup and bring them out to the nearest brewery, restaurant or cafe - let’s talk about what makes a successful patio dog.

When speaking to new puppy parents one common theme is “I took my eye off of them for one second and”…. what comes after can vary from very funny to very scary

This is a strange and worrisome time we are living in right now. The uncertainty of Covid-19 is effecting us all on a global scale. Hopefully you are reading this from the comfort of your home and you are healthy and safe. If your circumstances are not as such, please know I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.