Why I Don’t Offer Group Classes Anymore
Group classes aren’t ineffective — but they aren’t designed for where most behaviour challenges actually happen. This post explains why I stopped offering group classes and focus instead on individualized, real-world training.
Retractable Leashes
Retractable leashes are a hot topic. Some dog owners love the freedom they offer, others avoid them entirely. Before clipping one on, it’s worth understanding how they work, where problems tend to show up, and the real safety and training trade-offs involved.
Training With Distractions
“My dog does it perfectly at home — but as soon as we step outside, it falls apart.”
That doesn’t happen because your dog is choosing not to listen. Understanding how environment changes focus is the key to helping skills transfer.
When A Cue Becomes A Conversation
When training becomes a shared language instead of a command system, cues turn into conversation — and that changes how we relate to our dogs.
Bribery in Dog Training: What’s Really Going On
There’s a big difference between bribery and training. Learn how to use food in training the right way.
What I love about training
Dog training is so much more than obedience and stopping dogs from behaving in ways we don’t particularly enjoy. It’s teaching our dogs skills they can use to navigate our world.
Let’s Talk Treats
Choosing what treats to give your dog be overwhelming. Here are some of my thoughts and recommendations.
