Holiday Tips for a Safe, Happy Dog!
The Holidays are a wonderful time to make memories with the ones you love and hold dear They can also be really busy, and our
Positive Reinforcement
Positive Reinforcement means teaching your dog the behaviours you want to see more of through reward based training.
Can Your Dog Give Consent?
You see a dog in public.They are super duper cute.You want to touch them and give them all the love. What do you do? Ideally,
The Straw that Broke the Camels Back
Have you ever heard of this phrase? Just in case you haven’t: The idiom “the straw that broke the camel’s back” describes a minor or
Choosing a Dog Trainer – Tips & Flags
So, since we’re learning together, I wanted to share something that I didn’t know even four years ago: Dog Training Is A Completely Unregulated Profession
Amazing Analogies To Support Your Dog
When it comes to understanding this “new”* way of dog training, one where we are guardians of the dog rather than it’s owner, one where
Babies and Dogs
Many of us have dogs before we bring a baby into the world and into our homes. We love our fur babies so much, we
To Force or Not to Force, that is the Question
Picture this: Your arm is broken. You need to be able to continue living your life, so you get someone to wrap it up for
The Number One Tool to Teach Your Dog
Sit. Down. Off. Stay. Leave it. Those are all typical, common, and useful cues to teach your dog, but Your Happy Dog Coach believes that
Nail Trimming
Nail trimming can be a daunting job for a dog guardian. Most dogs don’t like it, some are downright upset about it, but it really
Obedience… or not?
When you get a puppy, you want them to grow up to be the best dog you ever had, right? So you take them to
Socialization – What is it, really?
“Socialize” “Socialize” “Socialize” If you’ve ever gotten a puppy or known anyone with a dog, I’m sure you’ve heard them talk about making sure your