As professional trainers, we get this question A LOT. And the answer is: It depends. Pictured is Babe the border collie who not only listens anytime I ask her to do something and gets off the couch immediately if asked, she will happily go in her crate and relax quietly without any persuasion needed, she […]

Road tripping with dogs can be tricky. When in front of the wheel, you’re responsible for all passengers, including your dog. A misbehaving pup can become the epicenter of the distraction. Some dogs feel anxious when it comes to car rides. Others cant settle and try to get into trouble. Make your dog feel calmer […]

When you’re expecting, there are so many things to do in preparation for the arrival of your new baby. It can be both exciting and overwhelming. And just like the adjustments you will make to being a new parent, your dog, who you probably consider to be your first baby, is going to have to […]

FAQ: How do I get my dog to stop barking??? I got a phone call today from a woman in Charlottesville, we’ll call her Pam, who was having a major issue with her Yorkshire Terrier’s barking. Pam and her husband live in an apartment complex and were worried all the dog’s barking was going to […]

We humans recognize that dogs are pack animals, meaning they are a highly social species who choose to live in groups. They are motivated to seek out contact with others and to avoid social isolation. However when adding a new dog to an existing pack or creating a brand new pack when households merge, for […]

I received a call the other day from a woman in Charlottesville, VA who is having some trouble with her dog. Every evening when she comes home from work and walks through the front door she is immediately jumped on by her rather large and exuberant lab. She says the dog is uncontrollable for the […]