Finding the Right Dog Park
You’ve probably heard me or other dog trainers espouse our hate for dog parks. But, I have to be honest- not all dog parks are created...
Training a Senior Dog
Cookie, my very first dog, turns 14 today. She’s the one who started me in dog training and I’ll never be able to do enough to repay her...
Welcome, Kiro!
Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) has come to Los Alamos! Kiro (pronounced Cairo), a yellow lab, will be with me for the next 20...
Management is Half the Battle
About 50-75% of my clientele at any given time consists of reactive, fearful, or aggressive dogs. As my clients all know (since it's...
Your own mental health matters
As many of you know,I've struggles with various aspects of my mental health over the last 5 years. One thing I've discovered is that my...
Fostering as a Dog Trainer
As a dog trainer, my fostering experience can sometimes be a little different than the general public. Rather than the shelter or rescue...
Your Dog Trainer Doesn't Know Everything
I was recently listening to a podcast on the topic of hero worship, and about making sure that you don't take one person's opinions and...
A Peek into Picking the Perfect Puppy
I recently spoke to a gentleman who was looking for puppy training. He had picked out a breeder and the puppy was coming home in July. He...
Small Business, Passion, and Free Time
Yesterday I realized that, despite working very hard to keep my work hours under 40 a week this year, my work-life balance didn’t feel...
