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Inspired by Dogs & Nature
If I offered advice to parents about how to raise their kids (which I don’t) I would suggest this same common sense advice because I see parents placating their kids quite often. It doesn’t work. The most important line on the above image is… Continue Reading “Don’t Placate – Educate”
I recently did a search for “what is the right breed of dog for me?” Topping the list were a few dog food companies’ sites that offer a Breed Selector designed to help match an individual with the perfect pooch. The first one I… Continue Reading “How to Choose Your New Dog”
The human ego influences our perception of the world, including how we interpret our pet dog’s behavior. One of my biggest pet peeves (no pun intended) is the act of SHAMING a dog. You’ve seen it. Rob comes home to a dog that has… Continue Reading “A Salute”
I have a wonderful, 12 year old dog that I’ve never trained. He doesn’t sit or down on command. Yet, he’s the most polite and relaxed dog in the house. First on the list of how to raise a great dog is MANAGEMENT. Refrain… Continue Reading “How To Raise A Good Dog”
It’s not complicated.Dogs are easy. Humans? Not so much.But, to be honest; applying the same basic principles in human relationships results in the same positive outcome.Dogs can teach us a lot about ourselves.It’s only common sense to get down to the very basic principles… Continue Reading “Two Principles”
Today a woman and her husband arrived to drop off their dog, Olive, for our Board & Train program. About a month ago I spoke with Paula on the phone at length in order to gain a sense of her perception of Olive’s needs… Continue Reading “The Holy Grail of Dog Training”
Dogs are amazing. There is no other species that even comes close to dog. They adjust to our human world better than some humans do! They learn to listen to our gibberish and pick out the meaningful information as they strive to form a… Continue Reading “Does Your Dog Need Help Understanding You?”
I hear it all the time; “I just want my dog to be happy.” Try your best to create a world for your dog where he can trust you, and you will achieve that goal. Very much like people, dogs trust others who are… Continue Reading “Reliable & Predictable”
Developing a healthy relationship with your dog requires time, skill and dedication to the process.It’s a relationship. You’re the “big person.” You need to take the helm and put in the effort to create and maintain a bond with your pup. Training / Coaching… Continue Reading “Amiable Authority”
#1 #2 I’m not into imposing my own lifestyle onto others. Regardless of the standards I might set with my own dogs, if you enjoy your dog sleeping in your bed, you are entertained by him barking at squirrels or you find comfort when… Continue Reading “Zero Tolerance Policies”
Tammie Rogers 