My Dog is Afraid of Thunderstorms. What Should I Do?
If your dog is afraid of thunderstorms, don’t overreact. Keep calm and follow this dog trainer’s tips for calming a dog during a storm.
Socializing a Puppy with People… By Ignoring Them
Socializing a Puppy with People: Next time you see a puppy, do them a favor and chat with the owner while ignoring the puppy.
My First Dog Training Seminar
I attended my first dog training seminar: Larry Krohn, Jay Jack and Joel Silverman Seminar-Workshop. This is what I learned.
Getting Your Dog to Behave in Public
Having trouble getting your dog to behave in public? Start by building trust with small steps and confident leadership.
8 Things to Do With Your Dog While You Wait for Spring
Looking for things to do with your dog while you wait for Spring? Try these suggestions for help making it out of the cold with a happy pup.
Crating a Dog: Why You Should Stop Feeling Guilty
Crating a dog when you leave, travel or have company over may cause feelings of guilt, but is the safest place for your dog to be.
Crafting a Healthy Diet for Dogs with Small Steps and Trust
Crafting a Healthy Diet for Dogs: What do small steps and trust have to do with feeding fresh or a raw diet to our dogs?
Cold Weather Dog Training Tips
Cold Weather Dog Training Tips: Mentally challenge your dog with these winter training tips from Canine Peace of Mind.
Petting a Dog: How Affection Can Change Your Dog’s Behavior
Petting a Dog: How Affection Can Change Your Dog’s Behavior Petting a dog at the wrong time can accidentally encourage unwanted behaviors and mental states. Alternatively, petting a dog when they are in a relaxed state of mind, will teach your dog that touch has a calming influence. Inviting Not Invading Unwanted jumping on guests…
Dog Owner’s Guilt • Let Go and Do What is Best for Your Dog
Dog Owner’s Guilt Dog owner’s guilt can often get in the way of doing what is best for your dog. Social pressure from friends and family make it even harder. As an owner, your number one priority is to be an advocate for your dog at all times. Many dog owners feel guilty; you…