Success Stories

Ratcheting up Rules, Boundaries and Consequences to Help Malibu Calm Down and Behave

Published Date: May 18, 2014

Ratchet is a seven-year-old Rottweiler, pictured here on the left with Malibu, an 11 month old Husky mix. I was called in primarily to work with Malibu who jumps up on people, steals food, gets on the furniture, plays too rough with Ratchet and doesn’t... Read More

Finn Learns to Listen Better Outside and Heel on the Leash

Published Date: May 17, 2014

Finn is a eight-month-old German Shepherd puppy. His owners called me to stop his pulling on the leash, digging and a few other behavioral issues. When I arrived for the session, Finn greeted me at the door with a nice medium energy. He was excited in a puppy way,... Read More

Better Communication Helps Target Understand His Family

Published Date: May 12, 2014

This is Target, a one-year-old Welsh Corgi. His owners called me for help concerned that he may be starting to get aggressive, especially around the family’s two preteen boys. When I arrived for the session, Target was happy to see me, but not over excited. In... Read More

Watson and Wally’s Behavior is the Pits

Watson and Wally - Watson and Wally's Behavior is the Pits
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Published Date: May 10, 2014

Watson (left) is a one-year-old Pit mix who recently joined the home of one-year-old Wally. Their owners rescued Watson thinking he would be a good companion and playmate for Wally. While adding a second dog can be extremely helpful, it can cause problems as well.... Read More

Helping a Persistent Dog Learn to Respect the Authority of His New Family

Published Date: May 4, 2014

Bo is a 11-month-old Lab Huskie mix who was recently re-homed. His new owners contacted me for help as Bo was pretty inconsistent when it comes to listening or obeying basic commands. When a dog is rehomed, there is usually an adjustment period that lasts for... Read More