What methods do I use for separation anxiety?

Every method I use is humane and dog-friendly. I never use fear, pain or force – not in home-alone training, and not in any other kind of training or behaviour work. But just as important as what I do is why. My starting point is that we are not simply training a behaviour away – […]

Bringing a Puppy Home: What No One Tells You (But Should)

Bringing a puppy home? I thought I was ready. After all, I’m a dog trainer. I’ve had adult dogs before. I knew about enrichment, management tools, and training methods. But getting a puppy? That was something else entirely. What I wasn’t prepared for was just how hard it would be. Not just practically but also […]