Time. It’s a valuable resource. There never seems to be enough time in a day to do all the things. We love life hacks that simplify things, giving us more of our valuable time. Sometimes, there are no hacks. Learning something new, say a foreign language, takes time. There are no shortcuts....
Starting in January, 2024, The Learning Dog Academy will be offering a new way to meet your dog’s training needs. Drop-In Training classes for puppies, adolescents, and adults! No more waiting for the next session to start. You can begin anytime.
Enrichment is critical to the well-being of your pets. But what is enrichment? According to Oxford Learners Dictionary, enrichment is "the act of improving the quality of something, often by adding something to it". (https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/enrichment)
Stress, it’s something to avoid. Right? It Depends.
As a trainer, I use the phrase “it depends” a lot. Working with humans and other species (dogs, cats, fish, chickens) I have a single goal: well-being for everyone. What works well for me may not...
I am a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant. Should you hire me? Maybe. Or maybe not. Before hiring a trainer, consider why you brought a dog into your family and what you imagine life will be like with a dog. Did you bring a dog home on impulse?...
You may have strong feelings about leash law requirements. Perhaps your dog has been the victim of an attack by off-leash dogs. Or maybe you’ve been bitten by an off-leash dog. Recently, a client’s dog was injured when an...
Everyone has an image of the ideal dog in their mind. My ideal and your ideal are probably different. That’s fine because my dog, lifestyle, and expectations differ from yours. Is your dog a social butterfly or a homebody? Does your dog have the skills and the...
Have you ever considered the complexity of living in a multi-species home? Think about it for a moment. How many different species live within your home? What does that mean in everyday life? How do we negotiate the needs of each species and make life enjoyable for all?
