This is a topic that is much on my mind as I prepare to add Tabiri to my pack this coming weekend. My opinion on this topic is not a...

I can't tell you what to believe. Well. I can. But that won't make you believe what I tell you. I can only present opportunities,...

A breeder of Kishu Ken who I respect recently addressed aggression and the forms it takes within her breed. Overall, she provided a...

It's been my intention to write about a dog's various kind of drive for some time now, and it's still on my to-do list. In short, dogs'...

One time I was teaching an outdoor excursion class where we met in various locations and practiced canine manners in a real life setting....

I remember being almost through my dog training apprenticeship. My primary mentor was asking me if I had any questions (the answer was...

If you ask to pet my dog as I'm walking down the street on the way to see a friend or a client, I'm going to say no. If you ask before...

When I take out my muzzles, my dogs come running, ready for a party. They associate their muzzles with racing, which is one of their...

This is going to be a controversial, I'll just state that upfront. I've mentioned I'm a LIMA trainer before - Least Intrusive, Minimally...

This post is courtesy of a friend and client who requested the topic and I intend on expanding on the topic at some point in the future....

I love working with soft dogs - dogs that take instruction easily, that wilt if you're too firm with them, went are sensitive to you as a...

Picture a typical dog. What physicalities do you picture? What temperament do you envision? In my experience, chances are good that...

I recently took a break from social media. I get a lot of business and referrals from my Facebook pages, so I tend to be very active on...

One thing that comes up when I'm working with clients who have done a great job with socialization and raising their puppies is when...

I talk about this a bit in my philosophy section, but I want to discuss what makes a guardian breed with proper temperament. I was...