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Is your dog out of control? Hyperactive, destructive, anxious, reactive - even explosive? Do you feel that no amount of exercise can calm the wild beast you...

One of the most important skills a dog can learn is how to walk nicely on leash – but I notice that it’s a skill few dogs have! Leash training is probably t...

I’m not a fan of leaving dogs outside unattended or giving them the freedom to go in and out as they please. It provides too much freedom and the opportunit...

Getting a new dog this holiday season? Congrats! Here's some advice to make the transition easier. Before you bring your dog home, take some time to think ...

Does your dog hate riding in the car? Here are some tips to help make car rides a more enjoyable activity for your pooch. Improve the positive to negative r...

Halloween is just around the corner, and there are few things cuter than a dressed up doggy. Here are some fun and unique costume ideas to try out this year...

Between working as a dog walker for years, owning two dog walking companies and teaching countless dog owners how to leash train their pups, I've learned a t...

One of the first changes I make when working with a new client is I have them switch from bowl feeding to hand feeding. To a lot of people, it can seem like...

Owning a fearful dog can be very stressful and confusing for pet parents. It is not always clear how or why the dog became fearful, which can make treating ...

If you’ve stepped into the world of dog training and taken a look around, even briefly, you’ve probably noticed that there is a great deal of controversy sur...

Adequate exercise is the cornerstone of a well-behaved dog, we all know that. For many owners, however, this is easier said than done. Here are five fun wa...

When I first began training dogs and learning about training methods, it was very common to hear things like "say as little as possible", "don't use words, u...

Working with reactive dogs is one of my specialties, and as much as I love helping rehabilitate dogs with this issue, I wish that it wasn't such a common pro...

Unreliable recalls are a common complaint among dog owners. Generally speaking, there are two primary reasons for this. One - rock solid recalls require a ...

I love marker training. It's great for teaching obedience commands and it is incredibly helpful for behavioral modification. Using markers in your training...

Q: This question comes from one of my wonderful clients (shout out to Heather!! <3). She adopted an older dog recently who didn't have much training, but i...

Welcome to the first installment of K9 Holistics Dog Training Q&A. If you have a question about dog training or behavior, you can submit it via email or thr...

One of the most common problems I see among dog owners is the issue of how to get their dog to pay attention to them. You can be the best trainer in the wor...

St. Petersburg is a very dog friendly city, and it offers a ton of fantastic options for walking and exercising your dog. Here are a few of my favorites! 1....