Category: Positive Dog Training

Becoming a dog trainer is a practical way for a dog lover to turn curiosity and empathy into useful skills that improve dogs’ lives and the people who care for them. Whether the aim is an enjoyable hobby, a part-time job, better management of your own dog, or meaningful shelter volunteering, learning how dogs learn

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I work with dogs and their people often enough to know that simple questions about digestion come up all the time: when is it safe to go for a run after a meal, how long until medication is absorbed, and when should a worried owner call the clinic? Knowing roughly how long food remains in

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If you travel with a dog enough that it affects how you choose lodging, this guide is for you. Below I walk through common situations that make a dog-friendly stay necessary, the types of hotels and rentals that usually accept dogs, why dogs can act differently in a hotel room, when hotel pet rules matter,

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If you love dogs, understanding how early trauma shapes behavior can change the way you approach rescue, training, and everyday care. The lessons in Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz’s The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog may feel like they belong to child psychiatry, but they map closely onto what many of us

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If you love dogs and are thinking about turning that love into visits that help people, this guide walks through the realistic path from pet to therapy-dog team. It explains when therapy dogs are used, how they help, what to watch for, the concrete steps owners take, and the gear and paperwork you’ll need. The

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Aggression in dogs is one of the most worrying problems I see in practice and training work. It affects the dog’s welfare, the owner’s peace of mind, and public safety. With clear steps, calm management, and the right professional help, many dogs can live safer, less stressful lives; sometimes rehoming or other long-term decisions are

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