Last week I was lucky enough to be on vacation in the Dominican Republic, where I spent my days soaking up the sun and reading books on the beach. The...
Giving Rewards the Right Way
Thursday, 4 November 2010
The easiest and quickest way to teach your dog a new command, trick or behavior is with the use of rewards. Do something for me and I’ll do something...
The Dog You Want vs. the Dog You Have
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Most people call me because they want to change one, some or all of their dog’s behavior. Often it’s a problem that they in fact created (usually inadvertently)...
Be a Good Parent to Your Dog
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
Today was the first day of school (ever) for my little twin girls. They are just about two and a half years old, and my wife and I were both excited and...
The Little Dog Syndrome
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
As a dog behavior consultant and trainer I’ve been around all kinds of dogs. I’ve also spent countless hours in dog parks and doggie daycares interacting...
There’s Something Wrong with My Puppy!?
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Over the last few years I’ve gotten more than a few calls from people that are having “big” problems with their new puppies. With a grave voice they tell...
Best Friends
Thursday, 17 June 2010
Last weekend I had the great honor of helping out at the Best Friends Super Adoption Weekend in Livingston, NJ. It was a truly amazing experience that...
Lots of Feedback
Monday, 7 June 2010
I have news for you; living with us humans is not that easy. Our dogs are tremendously patient with us and put up with all of our bizarre customs and...
Love You to Death
Monday, 10 May 2010
Do you love your dog? I know, what kind of a stupid question is that – of course you do. Unfortunately, your love for your dog could, in fact, be killing...
The “He’s a Rescue Dog” Syndrome
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
The first thing I say to anyone who is inquiring about my services as a dog behaviorist is, “tell me about your dog.” All too often the first sentence...
Getting Along
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
A few hours a week I work at a local NJ doggie daycare. A couple of weeks ago I was there hanging with a pack of about twenty-five dogs when a new dog...
Your Dog is Worth It
Friday, 19 March 2010
Before I worked with dogs, I was a personal trainer and nutritionist for humans. Eating healthy and exercising has always been an important part of my...
It's All Fun and Games
Sunday, 7 March 2010
To your dog every single second is a chance to have some fun. For a dog, life in general, is really all about fun. That’s all your dog wants, and most...
The Blame Game
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
I got a call this week from a woman who has a four month-old puppy that is showing signs of anxiety and fearfulness around people. I was shocked to hear...
Happy Birthday Hayley
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
In my world, today is a very special day. It began pretty much like every day has for the past eight years: me and my dog going for our morning walk together....
Is My Dog Aggressive?
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Over the last few months I've gotten a few calls from people saying that their dogs are aggressive. This statement alone doesn't alarm me, as it can mean...
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Every Day is a GiftJan. 27, 2010A good friend of mine recently lost his beloved greyhound of twelve years. She was a gentle and kind dog and I know I...
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