by Marilyn | Sep 30, 2020 | Dog Behavior, Training
(A confused dog wants clarity. In the previous article, I talked about 3 ways that people get disconnected from their dogs. Not knowing what else to do when that happens, most dogs simply decide to become their own boss – the CEO. Those 3 disconnection events...
by Marilyn | Sep 25, 2020 | Dog Behavior, Training
If you hired your dog as the CEO of everything, then what's your job? Look at it this way. When the family dog is given the job of “Canine Executive Officer”…CEO… does it mean that the humans are now the dog's…what?…employees? Scary...
by Marilyn | Sep 17, 2020 | Dog Behavior
In case you missed it, yesterday was Responsible Dog Ownership Day. At least it was according to the American Kennel Club. What does responsible ownership mean? If you're reading this, I'm pretty sure you are someone who strives every day to take...
by Marilyn | May 14, 2020 | Dog Behavior
If you're like most dog owners, misunderstanding your dog happens a lot. Ever wonder why the dog picks your stuff out of the laundry or your shoe from the closet? And leaves everyone else's stuff alone? I bet you thought he was trying to get even for...
by Marilyn | May 7, 2020 | Dog Behavior, Training Games
Did you ever wish for a magic wand to get your dog to stop pulling on the leash, quit jumping on you and other people, give up barking at whatever, come back when you called even if he's rolling in bunny poop, stop chasing bunnies, birds, squirrels? I can't offer you...
by Marilyn | Apr 1, 2020 | Dog Behavior, Stay Home Survival Kit, Training Games
The coronavirus is an invisible enemy. I hope you and your family, including the animals who share your life, are all doing OK. And as you struggle to get everything right and keep hoping you've not missed any important precaution, another invisible enemy –...
