Koinonia Dogs’ Blog

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 10/1/21 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 10/1/21

Sometimes Dog Training is Hard, Y'all

Dog training isn’t always success after exciting success…even for the pros. Here’s my advice for when things go south.

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 9/17/21 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 9/17/21

How do you know if your dog actually likes petting?

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 9/3/21 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 9/3/21

Don’t be fooled by a wagging tail!

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 8/20/21 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 8/20/21

(Hint: doorways aren’t really about status)

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 8/6/21 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 8/6/21

Do harnesses actually teach dogs to pull?

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 7/16/21 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 7/16/21

When it comes to handling, don’t settle for tolerance!

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 7/2/21 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 7/2/21

These three activities actually CREATE food aggression.

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 6/18/21 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 6/18/21

Four reasons I don’t recommend invisible fences.

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 6/4/21 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 6/4/21

Would the dog be fine if he’d been around more people and dogs last year?

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 5/21/21 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 5/21/21

Don’t leave the house without the vital piece of equipment for your dog’s walk!

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 5/14/21 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 5/14/21

What should the dog’s walk actually look like??

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 4/16/21 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 4/16/21

Two reasons your only listens with food and how to fix it.