The leash should help your dog feel safe and supported, not create a constant struggle. Learn the most important leash rule for calmer, more comfortable walks.

A dog's barking at the door is a natural response to the unknown/uncertain, but through our guidance, dogs can learn other ways to react..

If I could only buy one dog food puzzle, it wouldn’t be the easiest one. Here’s why challenge, guidance, and engagement matter more.

Falling off training with your dog happens to you, me, everyone. Humans aren’t 100% consistent at everything they do and that’s what makes us humans, and not robots. Heck.. even ChatGPT says it can make mistakes..

One of my favourite things about hosting group play sessions is seeing just how different every dog truly is. Just like people, dogs have their own personalities, preferences, limits, talents, comforts, and ways of interacting with the world around them. Group play sessions simply make that individuality very visible.

Wondering if using treats means you’ll always need them? Not necessarily. Here’s how food, toys and everyday rewards can all support your dog’s learning.

Look for a nearby dog training school. That is the best and safest way to go as they will group puppies accordingly.

When guests enter the home, many dogs become overstimulated, reactive, or unsure. In this real session from Mississauga, I share how we helped Doug regulate his emotions using walking, structured play, and safety-first handling.

Food puzzles can turn a rushed meal into an enriching activity that encourages sniffing, problem-solving and calmer downtime. Here are five options I recommend in 2026.

Resource guarding is one of the most misunderstood dog behaviors. Your dog is not being dominant or aggressive. They are overwhelmed, unsure, and trying to manage emotions the only way they know how. This guide explains why guarding happens, how to support your dog through big feelings, and what steps to take to help them feel safe without the need to guard at all.

When Jane Goodall first began working with chimpanzees, she was told she was doing it all wrong. Professors scolded her for giving the chimpanzees names instead of numbers. Jane was told that animals didn’t have personalities, minds, or emotions. They warned her that empathy had no place in science..

When most people think about training their dog, “obedience” is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Sit, stay, come, leave it, the classic tricks that promise the feeling of control and predictability. But the truth is that obedience training alone rarely solves the challenges many dogs face, such as separation anxiety, barking, reactivity, or resource guarding. These are not problems fixed by simply telling a dog what to do.

You can’t train a dog who’s overwhelmed. Reactivity isn’t disobedience, it’s a signal. Discover why shifting from “fixing” to guiding your reactive dog is the most powerful thing you can..

“Excited peeing” is common in dogs, especially puppies, but it can happen even with older dogs, and it often happens during greetings or..

While teaching the 'Sit' cue is seen as a staple in dog training, I like to take a different approach. And thus you'd probably have a..

Training is not only about teaching cues. Learn how emotional regulation can help your dog recover from excitement, frustration and overwhelm so they can make calmer choices.

Overstimulation triggers dog humping. Master these tips to keep your pup calm and your holiday gatherings stress-free!

Does a harness really teach puppies to pull? Learn what actually affects leash walking and why a harness is often the safer choice while your puppy is learning.

Loose leash walking is about connection, not control. Here’s how to build a positive, cooperative walking experience with your dog.