Being a professional dog trainer doesn’t mean I’ve stopped learning. Here’s what 13 dogs in 14 months taught me about dog trianing.

Counter-Surfing is what happens when the dog put his paws (either front two or all four) on counters or tables in search of food, dishes, paper, etc. It’s a very irritating problem made even more difficult with modern, open-style floor plans.

How do we fix it?

Science aside, I believe this debate ultimately comes down to philosophy: either you’re okay changing behavior via discomfort or you’re not.

Personally, I’m not.

Get to the root of your dog’s listening and obedience problem.

Although we can’t completely eliminate accidents and injury, we can do things to reduce the likelihood and impact. Part of taking precautions is understanding where the potential for danger is and taking steps to reduce the threat. Here are seven things you can do to keep your dog safer.

Most (if not all) dogs are already talking to their owners!

There are so many good things owners can do to benefit themselves and their dogs. But if I had to pick just one, it would be this.

As a professional dog trainer, there’s a lot of information I’m eager to share with dog owners. It’d be tough for me to pick a single most important thing, but if I had to, this would be it.

Not all harnesses are created equal. Some will help you and your dog, and some will just make things worse for you both. Here’s how to pick the best one.

The “Stubborn” dog. Myth or Reality?

I once read that behavioral medication should not be a last resort for dogs. I couldn’t agree more.

Does your dog dislike having his feet handled? Did you know you can teach your dog to enjoy these activities and even choose to participate in them?