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Dog training, at it's core, is about creating results and helping establish a connection between a dog and their person. Simple enough in theory, but how do we sort through all the noise and options? As your trainer, my goal is to help you understand all the options available and pick the one that feels most natural and effective. Training shouldn't feel like a battle! 

Is your dog getting enough sleep? Most owners have no idea how much their dogs need to sleep, and since the pandemic especially, a lot of dogs aren’t getting nearly enough. In order for them to be their best we need to cooperate with their natural rhythms. Dogs are a corpuscular species, meaning they’re most active at dawn and dusk. A well exercised and regulated dog will typically sleep through a lot of the middle of the day as well as at night. Since the Covid pandemic many

Congratulations on your new family member! Bringing home a rescue dog is all about getting to know each other. It takes 3 days for them to get their bearings, 3 weeks for them to feel like they can open up, and 3 months to fully feel at home. The next 3 months are what I like to call the discovery phase. Your dog now knows they’re there to stay, and will feel comfortable to show all of their true feelings. Expect the next 6 months to feel like things come in waves. A lot of o

The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD) or blue/red heeler is a breed becoming more common in our pet dog population. Lucklily its one of my favorites! As much as I enjoy their quirky personalities, I also see that they can be a difficult breed for many to own. As a working breed assigned as your new shadow, the ACD has a sharp mind, loyal heart, and strong sense of justice. I like to say mine is my personal assistant who's convinced he could do my job better than me.