I evacuated for 10 days during the Carr Fire with three dogs and learned a lot about planning for multiple dogs. Managing old dogs was one thing; now with younger, energetic dogs, preparation means more. From using exercise pens instead of crates to keeping extra collars handy, this post shares practical tips to help you prepare your dogs for wildfire evacuation and reduce stress during emergencies.
Preparing Your Dogs for an Evacuation Read More »
Meet Twyla, an 8-month-old mixed breed adjusting to her new home. This post covers her early training wins, including house management, potty routines, and stress reduction after surgery. Learn how setting clear boundaries and consistent routines helps build trust and good behavior in a new puppy.
Week 1 With a New Rescue Dog Read More »
I’ve been assisting with a puppy class for the last few months and we often get questions from dog owners after class about “other equipment” they could use to solve problems. Most of the questions are about heeling, “What magic piece of equipment can I buy that will stop my dog from pulling me down
I train differently Read More »
After getting laid off from my job in August 2012, I was presented with the, “What do I want to be when I grow up?” question. I’d spent 20 years in Corporate America and this was the second layoff in 4 years. It was an uncomfortable position to be in – to be at the
The Karen Pryor Academy Experience Read More »
I’ve been really busy working on my KPA certification and have been training all 3 dogs quite a bit. I played with treat values (hot dogs rule!) and training 3 very different dogs the same behaviors using the same methods. It’s been fun, but it appears I over-stimulated Paisley.
When the dog trainer needs a dog trainer. Read More »
