As a Canine-Assisted Therapy Trainer, one of the most rewarding challenges I face is teaching dogs how to tolerate new environments. Whether you’re working with a service dog, therapy dog, or just your own pup, helping them adjust to unfamiliar spaces can make a world of difference in their ability to be calm, focused, and…
As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), I’ve had the opportunity to help many clients with one common issue: dogs that bark excessively at delivery people. Whether it’s the UPS driver, FedEx courier, or the Amazon delivery van, it seems like some dogs just can’t help but raise the roof. But why does this happen,…
As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), I’ve seen firsthand how powerful positive reinforcement techniques can be when it comes to building a strong bond with your dog while also shaping their behavior. Positive reinforcement isn’t just a trend in dog training; it’s a method grounded in behavioral science that has proven to be both…