Back when I lived in Seattle, I was a member of a local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school. I highly recommend everyone try doing some form of
How much training does your dog need? Well, that’s really up to you. Some just want a dog that they can live with, will Sit,
That morning, I’d arrived at the breeder’s facility to choose and purchase my first puppy. After spending time with the entire litter, there was one
There are many approaches to puppy and dog training. Some are very mechanical and impersonal. That’s not how I work or what I recommend. My
In the self defense community, there is the concept of being the “grey man”. What is a grey man and how might that apply to
I am sometimes asked, “how much training does my dog need?” Here’s my answer in a nutshell: as much as it takes for the situations
How does mindset affect the life your dog will experience? For example, how you see the world, how you see yourself, how you see your
What does it mean to be a good dog handler/ owner? You are someone who is skilled at managing your dog in any environment that
It can sometimes be hard to re-start dog training lessons after taking a break for a period of weeks or months. That is normal. Don’t
Today was Day One of practicing my clarinet. I played for many years, many years ago… then I took over 25 years off, and now
If you train dogs long enough, you will encounter bullies who will interfere in the training. I vividly remember several of these instances. I remember
If I am your dog trainer, do I expect you and your dog to do things perfectly? As I say over and over again, “advanced
Let’s be honest. If you can’t train a dog very well, and that includes how you manage yourself, your dog’s training won’t get any better
You are like a lot of dog owners. You’ve been cooped up at home with your family and your dog for a couple of months,
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I think everyone enjoys watching, living with, and training a happy, eager dog. My viewpoint is that unless your dog is happy and eager following
I am not a perfectionist. I think perfection is an unrealistic and burdensome outlook. Not everything can be perfect, and priorities need to be set.
Some human psychology experts say there are 5 Big Aspects of personality: Openness, Conscientiousness, Agreeableness, Extraversion, and Neuroticism. Each aspect can be measured using personality
A lot of what I do as a professional is to troubleshoot dog owner handling errors and dog behavior abnormalities. My expertise helps trace errors
I have had to retrain many dogs that had been “trained” in a board and train program. Dog owners should become skilled dog handlers. Skilled
What do you do when your dog wakes up suddenly and starts barking in the middle of the night? I’ll tell you what I do…
I know, you are getting a puppy. Soon… Here are some things to consider. First, are you getting the right dog for you? In other
Does your dog make you laugh? Do you have a Funny Dog? I hope so… What do I mean by a “Funny Dog”? Some dogs
A Doodle is a cross-bred dog created by breeding a Poodle with another purebred dog. But, some people don’t like them, calling them overpriced mutts.
What is your dog handling demeanor, and does it matter? Your demeanor is your look, manner, bearing, attitude, expression and presence when managing, directing and
Many owners want high level performance from their dogs in challenging environments. The key to getting that performance is mastering The Essentials. Here’s what I
Once a dog is trained, is it always trained? Nope. Dog training is a perishable set of skills, for the dog and the owner. It
Everyone makes handler errors. From novice to expert, everyone makes mistakes… The question is: Is it better to make mistakes in training or during an
Thanksgiving. Friends and family are visiting. A family member accidentally leaves the front door open, and your dog takes off. I hope you have trained
Can one dog be everything, do everything, that all other dogs can do? Uh, no… I encounter potential students, from time to time, who want
When I first moved to the Phoenix, Arizona area I was very concerned about how to train dogs during the summer. After being here for
What is probably the most important aspect of dog training that I want all my students to understand? Conscientiousness… First, that means seeing the training
Some students are ready to learn. Some students are there to teach you a lesson. A good dog trainer knows the difference. Most of my
I have trained a lot of dogs for a lot of families over a lot of years. I am a big believer in getting the
If you are committed to a noble cause, you dedicate your life to finding solutions. That is the way of life: you see many needs,
“You’ll never plow a field by turning it over in your mind.” – Irish Proverb A lot in life can be compared to farming. You
Do you have a dog, and are you in the midst of a horrible life experience? What can be done? It is always best to
Can a dog be trained to be 100% safe around all children, no matter what the child does around or to the dog? I get
What one thing could you do, starting today, to improve your dog’s behavior? Consider this… Much of dog training isn’t about what the dog is
It is never a good idea to tease a dog. Teasing is different than play… It is good and healthy to play with your dog
Every dog has breaking points, physically and mentally. Thus, it is wise to set limits as to what stimuli your dog has to deal with…
Life has turning points. These are key events, or milestones, in your life that change you forever. Dogs also have turning points. The question is
If you don’t learn and practice the proper mental attitude during your dog training lessons, you will not get the most out of the lessons,
You are making breakfast. Without looking, your sleeve brushes your plate off the edge of the counter, it falls to the floor, and shatters. Some
I am a big believer in having extras… I don’t just buy one tube of toothpaste, I buy 2. Two milks, two pairs of shoes,
I have three levels of dog training classes: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. Most students just do Basic, primarily because they feel this program is sufficient
I have 4 students taking a dog training “break”? Here is my view on training breaks… Student 1: Lost his job, can’t afford the lessons
Why do we train our dogs? Because you and your dog are not going to learn new skills during an emergency. I play a bit
When I first started out training dogs professionally, I used the same exercises that I learned from the classes I took. I then added exercises
It is normal to feel flustered when learning something new, or when increasing your skills to the next level. It is also normal for your
The Learning Curve (LC) is a graphical representation of how learning increases over time. As a general rule, the more experience, knowledge and wisdom you
I’m currently putting the finishing touches on the therapy dog training of an Australian Labradoodle… She is a mini-doodle, approximately the size of a Cocker
I watch a number of reality TV shows… business rescue shows, for example… The Profit, Bar Rescue, Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological disorder generally considered a result of real or perceived threat(s) to life, serious bodily injury, witnessed threat
Today I’m meeting a dog that is afraid of “everyone and everything.” I have met a number of these types of dogs over the years.
A few years ago, I was hired to help with a male Vizsla that was fearful of strangers. When I first evaluated the dog, yes,
I train dogs throughout Maricopa County. I have been in most neighborhoods and train all types of dogs. Yesterday, I had and evaluation and lesson
Learning happens all the time. Your body and brain learn every moment you are alive. Every experience modifies us. The same is true of your
Most people don’t know the difference between dog training, and practice. Training is what you do with me, practice is what I want you to
I see it all the time. When I coach students, from beginners to advanced, they engage in negative self talk as they work with their
I recently testified in a dog bite case as a dog behaviorist expert witness. This case culminated in a 3 hour deposition and 3 hours of
How important is it for the average pet owner to understand the science (and controversies) regarding animal behavior? Let’s start with this excerpt from a
Parents need to supervise and instruct their kids, and visiting kids and parents, regarding activities they can, and should not, do with the family dog.
I teach Situational Awareness in my Dog Obedience classes, starting with Basic Obedience all the way through Advanced Obedience. Situational awareness is being able to
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I get occasional questions regarding coyotes. It isn’t unusual to have dog and coyote encounters in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Many of the urban coyotes
There is a lot of talk these days about dog training. So, what is training? Here’s a part of my personal story, and I’ll show
My parents were professional musicians. My father was once considered one of the best baritone sax players in the US. Thus, I started playing clarinet
You can’t outsmart your training. In other words, in an emergency situation, you and your dog will only respond as well as the level of
A number of years ago, I joined a Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu dojo. I trained there for 2 1/2 years. The good experiences I had there
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