Obedience training, leash manners, housebreaking, socialization, and solving behavioral issues.
If you’ve ever tried to walk a dog who treats every fallen snack, leaf, or stray wrapper like a gourmet buffet, you know exactly how frustrating—and even dangerous—it can be. As a Canine-Assisted Therapy Trainer, one of the top questions I get from dog parents is: how to train a dog to ignore dropped items….
Let’s be real—teaching a pup patience isn’t always a walk in the park. One of the most common (and honestly, cutest) issues I get asked about as a Canine-Assisted Therapy Trainer is how to train a dog to wait for food politely. If you’ve ever had your dog do a full Olympic sprint to the…
If you’ve ever walked into your laundry room only to find socks scattered like confetti and underwear paraded around like trophies, you’re definitely not alone. As someone who’s worked for years as a Canine-Assisted Therapy Trainer, I’ve had more than my share of “sock bandit” stories from clients—and honestly, a few from my own home….
When I first started training therapy dogs, I never thought I’d be teaching them to stay cool around kites. But here we are! If you’ve ever taken your pup to a beach or park and watched them freak out over a colorful kite soaring above—you’re not alone. Learning how to train a dog to stay…
If you’ve ever shouted “No!” across the yard while your dog barrels after your kids like they’re part of a track meet, you’re not alone. Learning how to train a dog to avoid chasing kids is one of the most common concerns I hear as a Canine-Assisted Therapy Trainer. It’s frustrating, sometimes a bit scary,…
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to train a dog to stop barking at wind, you’re definitely not alone. As a Canine-Assisted Therapy Trainer, I’ve worked with all kinds of dogs who have this quirky, sometimes frustrating habit. It might sound funny—dogs barking at nothing but the breeze—but for many owners, it’s a real…
If you’ve ever found yourself asking how to train a dog to tolerate big crowds, you’re not alone. I’ve been a Canine-Assisted Therapy Trainer for over a decade, and let me tell you—socializing a dog to handle busy, noisy places isn’t just possible, it can be pretty fun when done right. Whether you’re navigating a…
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to train a dog to calm down when overstimulated, you’re definitely not alone. As a Canine-Assisted Therapy Trainer, I’ve worked with countless pups and their humans, helping them navigate those moments when excitement just turns into chaos. Overstimulation can happen in an instant — a sudden loud noise,…
If you’ve ever found yourself pacing the floor at 2 a.m. because your dog just won’t stop barking or whining in their crate, you’re definitely not alone. Learning how to train a dog to stay quiet in the crate overnight is a common challenge many dog owners face—and trust me, it’s totally doable. With years…