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Setting aside for a moment that I think the only good use for a choke chain is to hang up ribbons or hanging basket flowers, I want to talk about a terrifying trend I'm seeing. I suppose it's something I've seen before but the last two doggie events I went to I saw...

With the bed oriented slightly differently, Rio has a hard time staying on the bed during meal times... his solution.... It counts if his shoulder, hip, and chin are on the bed right?

I frequently write about how much I love playing nosegames and how invaluable they are at mentally working my dogs. Well, I'm here to tell you how much I regret playing nosegames with Shayne! Through all of the scent work practice, Shayne has become an AMAZING sniffer...

Ever since I got back from Rio's agility trial I have been mildly regretting not getting any still photos of him. I made sure that every moment was filmed but didn't think to ask my friends to take photos for me. As a photographer I really SHOULD have thought about...

It's that time again (actually slightly over due) but I will be sending out our summer newsletter soon. If you aren't signed up, you should totally sign up. Stay up to date on classes, recent grads, special training information, and any training specials! We do not...

A few weeks ago I wrote about the importance of building routines and how they can be used to make your life, as a dog guardian, so much easier (this post). Like I mention in the other blog entry, dinner routines are something I that I think is important (for me...

"OMG! He won't stop barking at me!" I hear this complaint all the time with handlers and students. There are many reasons that dogs will bark AT their handlers--they may be over excited, they may be frustrated, they may be alarm barking, or they may be demanding...

Pittsburgh may not be in a hub of excitement but over the last two years we've had quite a few AMAZING canine themed seminars and workshops either in the city or within just a few hours drive. Last year we had Patricia McConnell, Nicole Wilde, Sarah Kalnajs, Dr....

We have a few final details to work out but I want to announce a new Success Just Clicks training class being offered at You Go Little Dog's training facility in Irwin, PA (about 35 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh)! Class is scheduled for Thursday evenings 8pm-9pm...

Left over photos from our trip to NY... interesting watching Rio and Delta negotiate being roomies for a few days... Rio on my bed after Delta snarked at him. AWWW poor sensitive boy! Delta's being a little pushy with her head over Rio's shoulders. He's tense and...