It’s that time of year again. Juneteenth is here and July 4th is around the corner and, while Americans celebrate the end of slavery and our independence, many of our canine companions wish we would stop with the fireworks. The beautiful colors that light up the night sky are enjoyable for humans to see but...Read More

Do you think your dog is being “stubborn” when they do not respond to a known cue or signal you give them? Are you frustrated when they act like a whirling dervish that is uncontrollable, zooming here and there, jumping on you, and mouthing your arm? Do you wonder why they shut down at times,...Read More

Every December we reminisce over the events of the past year and look forward to what the new year will bring. We make resolutions and goals, some of which fade away quickly, while others last and are achieved. I looked back at the focus of my business, which is to help dog loving people reach...Read More

Dog trainers are often asked for help when a client’s dog has surgery and is confined to a crate for several weeks. To ensure the dog doesn’t lose his or her mind during recovery, there are several enrichment ideas that we pass along so the dog’s caregiver can keep their dog happy, stimulated, and using...Read More

Dog trainers frequently suggest enrichment for their clients’ dogs. A well-rounded life, full of activities that allow the dog to engage in species typical behaviors, such as smelling, chewing, scavenging, chasing, and playing, leads to a healthy and happy dog. This is what enrichment entails – providing our dogs with activities they enjoy and allow...Read More

  Finally, 2020 is coming to a close! I bet it is safe to say that everyone is happy to be able to put this year in our rearview mirror and look forward to 2021. Training Moves Online The pandemic forced many trainers, including myself, to move to an online format. I am not computer...Read More

How quickly time passes. It seems like it was not too long ago that Hygge came into my husband’s and my life. We are so thankful for him. Not a day goes by that we are not laughing or smiling at his antics, whether that is laying on his back with legs splayed and a...Read More

What a different time we live in! To flatten the curve and keep our health care systems able to handle the sick we have been told to stay at home unless we work in an essential business. For those of us with puppies or young dogs this is not what we want to hear. How...Read More

Has it really been roughly 2 months! Oh my how time flies! Why do I feel like Hygge is much more work than when we have had puppies in the past? Could it be that previous puppies, at least in our home, had adult dogs with whom they played and from whom they learned valuable...Read More

Since January of 2011 when I started teaching puppy classes I have told clients that one day it would be my turn to experience the joys and frustrations of raising a puppy. Well that day was Saturday, Oct. 26th. Meet Hygge (rhymes with piggy), my golden retriever puppy who I hope to train to be...Read More