by Marilyn | May 7, 2022 | Dog Behavior, Dog Parent Guide, Puppy Training
When dog moms reach out for help to understand “the thing” about their puppies, they speak from their hearts. They're clear about priorities. Harmony in the family and kindness to the dog. However, they need help closing the gap between achieving harmony...
by Marilyn | May 14, 2021 | Puppy Training, Training
Before I share 3 crazy simple dog training tips for pup parents, can I ask you something? Remember that time you took your adorable, rowdy puppy to a dog training class? Was your pup so excited that you couldn't get him to settle down? Or was the little guy so...
by Marilyn | Oct 30, 2020 | Puppy Training
Puppy parents are often overcome by puppy cuteness. And the result is that they overlook the importance of clear boundaries. Puppies explore and experiment and are insatiably curious! If puppies get too much freedom too early and not enough supervision,...
by Marilyn | Oct 21, 2020 | Dog Behavior, Puppy Training
An Empty Bucket Saying No to your dog is a waste of time. It slows down the result you're looking for. It could even derail your purpose entirely. Not to mention unintended consequences. Keep reading and I promise to explain. And when I'm done, there's a pretty good...
by Marilyn | Sep 15, 2020 | Puppy Training, Training
I’m looking for Goldilocks. It could involve you, so hear me out. I’ve been cooking up an idea for nearly a year. And now it’s about time to serve up that idea to dog peeps like you so you can sample it for yourselves! Wait. Let me back up here for a sec… If you...
by Marilyn | May 30, 2020 | Puppy Training
Puppy backtalk will happen eventually. It's one of those milestones along the way to maturity. How you answer it, however, will decide the direction it takes. Pop Quiz: What age group of kids are MOST likely to challenge authority? Too easy?? The answer, of course,...