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Dog Psychology

How to Get Your Dog to Listen

Because I’m known for specializing in problem behaviors, the majority of phone calls or e-mail inquiries I receive come from concerned and...
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Back to the Very Basics (part 4)

Have you ever baked a cake that came out lumpy or didn’t rise like it was supposed to, or just came out tasting awful? Any baker can tell you...
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Back to the Very Basics (part 3)

  • National Train Your Dog Month
  • January 30, 2012
“My dog will not come on command to save his life,” says Somone Hicks of Riverside. Her 5 year old bulldog, Gordo, has been ignoring...
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Back to the Very Basics (part 1)

Do you ever take the time to wait for your excited dog to calm down before you touch her or even make eye contact with her? Did you quit obedience...
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Training isn’t just for Puppies

Did you just adopt an older dog or do you have an older dog who just won’t listen to you? As you may already know, it is National Train Your...
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Walk the pooch for mind, body and soul

Fall has definitely come to Dallas, bringing lower temps and cooler breezes. It’s time to get out from behind those walls and take Fido for a...
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5 goals any dog training program must accomplish

People have many different expectations when they come into a group dog training class or when they want you to give them an in-home session for...
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Dog training 101: The first step towards getting your dog to obey

  • dog training basics
  • March 10, 2011
Do you shower your dog with affection and treats, but have difficulty getting him to obey commands?If you answered yes to this question, you are...
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Who's walking who?

When teaching a dog to walk nicely on leash, begin by fitting the dog with a nylon choke collar that fits snugly behind the dog's ears. Do NOT...
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You Have 'no-no' on Your lips, but 'yes-yes' in Your eyes

Often times when we converse with our dogs, whether we are giving them a command, praising them, or scolding them, we neglect to adjust our tone of...
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