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Inspired by the fun I'm having with the leave-it pictures (first started by Canine Lifestyle Academy in MD), I'm going to run an impromptu giveaway! Open to US and Canada residents 18yrs and older (void where prohibited). How to enter: I want you to take a picture of...

Shayne and Rio leaving bullysticks, himalayan dog chews, marshmallows, chicken, and whipped cream! Keep an eye out over at Success Just Clicks' Facebook page as we just may have a leave-it themed giveaway!

We left off last week by talking about how I'm dealing with a very pushy dog who is giving me a difficult time with dropping his frisbee. Friday was day 3 of dealing with a bit of a pushy boy and there were certainly some differences. Before I discuss the results (so...

There are many reasons that I do not choose to use physical force in my training or as a way to assert my "dominance." One of the reasons that I don't think I've ever mentioned is that there will come a day when I would be working with a dog that I physically could...

I've been extra tired recently. I'm not really sure why but I have been, so in honor of that... here's my Wordless Wednesday Sleepy Edition. *warning, the cuteness MAY be overwhelming!

The first thing to remember about dog-dog resource guarding is that it is a very natural behavior. I would venture a guess (and that is purely what it is) that most predators have some level of resource guarding. If they were ultra philanthropic or gave away their own...

Canine communication is not nearly as overt or in your face as our communication tends to be. Sure we have subtlties and nuances in body language, facial expressions, micro facial expression, tone of voice and other less obvious pieces of communications but most of...

Although I had not intended on posting today... I was inspired to share a Kong recipe I just put together using all sorts of fun ingredients! Thanksgiving Feast in a Kong **A mini marshmallow (to clog the hole at the bottom) **A spoonful of homemade sweet potato pie...

It's not called building a relationship for nothing. It takes time and is a process--it is not as though you bring home your new puppy or adult adopted dog and magically there is a bond and trust in place. You have to build these things from the ground up with each...

I am thankful everyday that I have two of the most awesome pups in the world (even on days when Rio rolls in bear poop like he did yesterday). They tolerate my shenanigans (like brining in foster dogs, acting as guinea pigs for new training plans/protocols/tricks, and...