I am not an advocate of sending your dog away for training.   People who keep a customer’s dog for training are doing so for one reason; profit.  Time is money to them, so they desire to achieve results as quickly as possible.   It is easier and quicker to force a dog into submission [...]

Desensitization and Counterconditioning The goal is to help your dog come to the conclusion that being left alone is not something to become frantic over. 1) When you are at home, try to distance yourself from your dog.  Put his favorite bed and toys in the opposite corner from your chair or sofa.   2) [...]

By Dana Malone Each dog is different and I do not believe that one approach or one motivator work for every dog.   In general, a dog that is sensitive or lacks self confidence will not respond well to negative motivation so these should be minimized.  Whereas, a dog that is pushy or dominant is [...]