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...

“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...

Set your course by the stars, not by the light of every passing ship. - Anon. So much of dog training parallels into raising my kids,...

Now, 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...

Deciding 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,...

“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...

There 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...

Dog-mom judging? Why is that even a thing?! Nobody is the perfect parent to kids, so why are we expecting perfection from dog owners?

“their heart grew cold they let their wings down” ― Sappho To the previous owners of my dogs, Ellis and Arwen: What were you thinking? ...

“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...

So you’ve got a new puppy. Where do you start with training them? My answer is simple: don’t train, learn to Pilot.

“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...

Hold puppies, kittens, and babies anytime you get the chance. - H. Jackson Brown, Jr. So here I am, a deadline for a blog post looming...

It 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...

“But animals don’t always speak with their mouths,” said the parrot in a high voice, raising her eyebrows. “They talk with their ears,...

It'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?

“Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something.” ― Robert Heinlein It's Saturday...

Work and love; these are the basics. Without them there is neurosis – Theodor Reik Sometimes, our dogs tend to act out and maybe become...

“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” — Margaret Mead, cultural anthropologist My children have been an endless...

“Judge me by my size, do you?” Yoda – The Empire Strikes Back Confession: I’ve always been afraid of small dogs. Not necessarily afraid...