Your Dog’s Hero

It’s more than just a tagline, it’s a way of life. A life amplified by joy, adventure and experiences that convince your dog that YOU are the coolest human on the planet!

You don’t need to wear a cape, although we wouldn’t discourage it! Just grab a beverage, relax and sift through this the stories and shared experience. Remember to comment and join the conversation!

Why Your Dog Won’t Stay (And How to fix it!)

“Stay” is one of those behaviors almost every pet owner wants their companion to know. It’s incredibly useful in everyday...

Dog Training Camp – Des Moines, Iowa

Want to have some fun and improve your dog's behavior? Then spend a weekend at this dog training event near...

Relationship grows when you train the dog you have.

As a professional dog trainer, I often meet dogs that leave an impression on me for one reason or another....

Kenya – The Malinois making good decisions.

I received a wonderful surprise in the mail this week. Just getting mail that isn’t a bill or junk is...

Safe Freedom: Meeting Your Dog’s Needs

In decades past, a dogs freedom to roam was more widely accepted. Mindset about that has changed, even though some...

Better play = better dog training results!

One of the most important principles in dog training is this: Reward the behavior you want, and you’ll get more...

Dogs in Des Moines: Sometimes it’s best to stay home.

This past weekend, I had the chance to check out the Des Moines Art Festival. It’s a free, three-day event...

Is Your Dog Stubborn? (or is it something else?)

Every dog owner can recall a moment of frustration when they’ve asked the dog to do something but the dog...

Can Recall Training Unlock Your Dog’s Best Life?

Recall training is one of the most important things you can do for your dog - it's a safety essential!...

Is the US the outlier in pet ownership?

I recently returned from 9-day excursion along the Rhine River. My husband and I had a wonderful time exploring some...

Stress and dogs. Good or bad?

How do you feel when you see your puppy dealing with stress? Do you immediately step in and "rescue" them from...

Is training ever finished?

I recently returned from a trip to Mississippi, where I attended a training workshop. The focus was upland bird dogs....

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