[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of my favorite things to do writing articles for awesome magazines. . .like Fetch! I mean, how could you not love a magazine with a cute Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy on the cover?!?! Ok, now onto the meat of this blog! This article is all about preparing your dog for a visit to the veterinarian. … Continue reading Check Out Nicole’s Newest Article in ‘Fetch’ Magazine.
People talk about buyer’s remorse when they purchase a car or a new home, but adopting a new dog can be equally, or in some cases, more stressful! The following timeline will help you know what to expect and what is normal, or not normal when introducing a new four-legged family member into your home. … Continue reading You Just Adopted a Dog…. Now What?
No, I’m not talking about the kind of food fight that happens at the school cafeteria, I’m talking about a very common dog behavior issue that many of our clients call us to help. Last week I got a call from a woman who had recently adopted a dog from the prison program that I … Continue reading Food Fight!!!
I was walking through the pet store the other day to pick up my (what seems like endless) monthly supply of dog biscuits. And as I breezed by the collar aisle, my first thought was, “Jeez! So many collars to choose from, it’s kind of confusing. And I’m a dog trainer! How on earth are … Continue reading Training Collars De-Mystified. At Least A Little…
Last night I had a particularly rewarding session with a puppy! It seems like most of my clients are working to fix a behavior problem. And when we succeed at fixing them, it’s incredibly satisfying. And since I’ve been handing off a lot of my puppy and basic clients and classes to my trainers so … Continue reading Why Is Puppy Training So Important Anyway?