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09/04/2026

A well deserved graduation for Moose, the big Rottweiler.

“Gentle giant” might be stretching it a little, but Moose is an incredibly friendly and social dog with a whole lot of exuberance packed into one very powerful body.

His biggest challenge wasn’t friendliness, it was impulsivity, excitement, and learning how to control himself. With a dog his size, better manners aren’t optional. They’re necessary.

Moose and his owner came back in for a follow-up session after completing the program, and I was really impressed with both of them. His owner is following through, Moose is responding well, and the work is clearly carrying over at home.

That’s what makes the difference.

Congrats to both of you. Keep it going.

09/02/2026

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08/17/2026

I’ve had Uno since last Wednesday. He came in for a full month of training, and while I work with dogs of every temperament and disposition, this boy is easily one of the most fearful dogs I’ve dealt with in quite some time.

For the first few days, his only goal was distance. He would move quickly to avoid me, keep space between us, and occasionally growl when he felt pressured.

But none of it came from confidence.

It came from insecurity.

Now, four days in, he’s only beginning to feel comfortable in my presence. That may not sound like much, but for a dog like Uno, it’s progress.

At his core, I see a good dog who simply has very few coping skills. When he feels unsure, he doesn’t know what to do with that discomfort, so avoidance and defensiveness take over.

Dogs like Uno remind us that training can’t always begin with obedience. Sometimes it has to begin with trust, patience, and teaching the dog that discomfort doesn’t always mean danger.

We’ve got a long road ahead, but this is exactly the kind of journey I’m looking forward to watching unfold.

08/12/2026

Every once in a while, I’ll have a dog return that previously completed one of our board and train programs.

Usually, it isn’t because the original training failed. It’s because the dog has developed a new behavioral issue that was beyond the scope of the original training. Possibly resource guarding, fearfulness, reactivity, aggression, or some other problem that has started to change the way the dog lives at home.

When that happens, I almost always go back to the beginning.

Before trying to “fix” the new behavior, I look at the relationship between the dog and the owner, the structure in the home, the rules and boundaries being maintained, how much freedom the dog has, and what behaviors may have been unintentionally reinforced over time.

Obedience often needs a tune-up, but obedience is only one piece of the puzzle.

A dog can know sit, down, stay, heel, and come—and still struggle emotionally or behaviorally if the rest of the relationship and environment are out of balance.

That’s why behavior work is rarely just about correcting the behavior you see. It’s about understanding what allowed that behavior to develop, what is maintaining it, and what needs to change around the dog so the problem doesn’t simply return.

Sometimes the best way forward is to go back to the basics.

Josie and her human will be coming in for additional training.

08/07/2026

After taking a few days off (which felt especially strange considering I hadn’t taken a single day off since November), I’m back at it.

And waiting for me is our newest board and train…Moose.

Moose can be a little sketchy. He appears to be a stress biter, meaning when pressure builds and he feels unsure or overwhelmed, his response can become defensive.

Dogs like this require a different kind of approach. You can’t simply focus on obedience and expect the bigger issue to disappear. You have to pay attention to thresholds, body language, confidence, trust, and the dog’s ability to remain mentally present under stress.

So with Moose, the goal over the next few weeks will be to build clarity, confidence, and better coping skills—while also establishing the structure and accountability he needs.

Should be an interesting one.

Let’s get to work Moose.

07/29/2026

Two board and train pups are heading home this week with very similar issues and very similar homework for their owners…

Increase your level of management.

The word management gets a bad rap in the dog training world.

Some see it as restrictive. Others dismiss it as a substitute for real training.

Both miss the point.

Management isn’t the opposite of training…it’s what allows training to succeed.

Every time a dog rehearses an unwanted behavior, whether it’s barking at the window, charging the front door, counter surfing, jumping on guests, or pulling on the leash, that behavior becomes more practiced, more deeply ingrained within the dog, and more likely to happen again.

Management interrupts that cycle.

It prevents your dog from practicing the behaviors you don’t want while creating opportunities to reinforce the ones you do.

Think of management as putting bumpers in a bowling lane. The goal isn’t to keep the bumpers there forever. The goal is to keep the ball moving in the right direction until the skill is reliable.

As your dog’s understanding, impulse control, and consistency improve, those management strategies can gradually be removed.

The owners who make the fastest progress aren’t necessarily the ones who train the longest.

They’re the ones who are intentional about what their dog is allowed to rehearse every single day.

Dogs are always learning. They don’t just learn from what you teach them. They learn from everything you allow them to practice.

That’s why management isn’t a weakness.

It’s one of the smartest training tools you have.

07/21/2026

Meet Bennie. Tomorrow he graduates.

After 3 weeks of daily training, Bennie is officially ready to head home and I couldn’t be more proud of this guy.

From day one, he showed up ready to learn. Over the past few weeks, he’s built a solid foundation in obedience, sharpened his focus, improved his impulse control, and started making much better life choices (we love to see it).

He’s put in the work, and it shows.

Now it’s time for Bennie to take everything he’s learned and bring it home to his family—where the real fun begins.

Great job, Bennie. You earned this.

07/13/2026

Meet Leche (that’s Milk for all you non-Spanish-speaking folks).

Leche officially started our Day Training Program today: 9 full days of training spread over 3 weeks, with the luxury of going home to his own bed every night. Not a bad arrangement.

And I can already tell, this boy is a fast learner.

Over the next few weeks, he’ll learn and practice skills designed to serve him and his humans for years to come. Obedience, better focus, impulse control, and the ability to make slightly better life decisions.

I’m looking forward to seeing what this boy can do.

And yes… those eyes are real.

07/09/2026

This is my current pack.

It isn’t often that I get a group like this.

Most of the dogs that come through my doors arrive carrying some pretty heavy baggage. Fear, reactivity, aggression, resource guarding, anxiety, and all the behaviors that come with it. Because of that, safety is always my first priority. Every interaction is intentional, and every dog earns greater freedom as they demonstrate they can handle it.

That’s why a group like this is such a pleasure.

These three have learned to coexist peacefully, communicate appropriately, and simply enjoy being dogs together. Watching them settle into a calm, cohesive pack is beautiful to see.

Jasper, Bennie, and Fritz.

Three very different personalities. Three charming characters in their own way. And for now… a pack that reminds me just how much structure, guidance, and good training can change a dog’s world.

07/08/2026

Milo has officially completed his 3 week board and train, but like many dogs, this is just the beginning of his journey.

Over the past three weeks, he’s made tremendous progress. He’s more focused, more responsive, and beginning to develop the emotional stability he needs to navigate the world with greater confidence.

But real transformation doesn’t happen in 21 days alone.

It happens through continued practice, consistent leadership, and a commitment to reinforcing the standards that make calm, reliable behavior possible. Every successful repetition strengthens the habits we’re trying to build.

Milo has a bright future ahead of him, and I have no doubt he’ll continue to improve as his family follows through with the work.

Good luck, Milo. I can’t wait to see how far you’ve come the next time our paths cross.

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