Kerry StackApr 295 minDog Training: Why I Hate "Wait"Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting. - Joyce Meyer I hate the “wait” command that some...
Kerry StackApr 244 minHelping Your Dog Cope with Loss“It always is harder to be left behind than to be the one to go…” ― Brock Thoene, Shiloh Autumn There’s a reason why “Fido” was a popular...
Kerry StackMar 286 minAnswering Your Dog's QuestionsSet your course by the stars, not by the light of every passing ship. - Anon. So much of dog training parallels into raising my kids,...
Kerry StackMar 44 minHousebreaking: When the Levee BreaksNow, cryin’ won’t help you Prayin’ won’t do you no good When the levee breaks Mama, you got to move - Led Zepplin, When The Levee Breaks...
Kerry StackFeb 256 minMy Dogs: A Day in the Life of a Dog TrainerDeciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do. - Charles Spurgeon As a dog trainer, I'm obviously around a lot of dogs,...
Kerry StackFeb 213 minDog Toys: Using Them Effectively for Training“The cure for boredom is curiosity.” -Dorothy Parker So you've got a new puppy or dog. First thing you do is go to the pet store, or...
Kerry StackFeb 153 minThat One DogAll dogs deserve a good home, with love and affection, but are rescues going too far when trying to save every dog? What are your thoughts?
Kerry StackFeb 115 minSuccessful Puppy Training: Understanding Being vs. ThingThere are a few things in this world I really enjoy more than: My garden My collection of antique books: And my truck (her name is...
Kerry StackFeb 87 minThe Dogma of Dog TrainingDog-mom judging? Why is that even a thing?! Nobody is the perfect parent to kids, so why are we expecting perfection from dog owners?
Kerry StackFeb 35 minWalking Your Dog: Why Your Dog is ChokingLeash training your dog can be a frustrating experience for both of you. Learn how to enjoy the walks again by Piloting instead of training
Kerry StackJan 319 minStranger Danger: When You're Dog Has Stranger AnxietyFear makes strangers of people who would be friends. - Shirley MacLaine “My dog is aggressive towards strangers" “My dog is fearful.” “My...
Kerry StackJan 286 minTo My Dog's Previous Owner“their heart grew cold they let their wings down” ― Sappho To the previous owners of my dogs, Ellis and Arwen: What were you thinking? ...
Kerry StackJan 217 minDog Training: The Most Important Part“The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it.” - Arnold H. Glasow So, as you may...
Kerry StackJan 116 minMy New Dog: First 48 HoursSo you’ve got a new puppy. Where do you start with training them? My answer is simple: don’t train, learn to Pilot.
Kerry StackJan 78 minUnexpected Goodbye: The Grieving Process“Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as...
Kerry StackDec 12, 20216 minYour Dog and Your New BabyHold puppies, kittens, and babies anytime you get the chance. - H. Jackson Brown, Jr. So here I am, a deadline for a blog post looming...
Kerry StackOct 17, 20214 minThe Problem with PitbullsIt matters not what one is born, but what they grow to be. - Albus Dumbledore I recently wrote a post on why I love (accurate) breed...
Kerry StackSep 5, 20216 minDog Training - Learning to Talk to the Animals“But animals don’t always speak with their mouths,” said the parrot in a high voice, raising her eyebrows. “They talk with their ears,...
Kerry StackAug 31, 20219 minPick of the Litter - The Fire at the Puppy MillGreed is the inventor of injustice as well as the current enforcer. - Julian Casablancas Over the past several years, I, like countless...
Kerry StackAug 28, 20217 minDog Training - The Missing ConnectionIt's easy to overlook, but are you so focused on training your dog that you forgot the most important thing your dog needs from you?