The stories and struggles of your local dog trainer working a full time, entrepreneurial lifestyle.
Did you know there is a HUGE difference between a Service Dog and Emotional Support Animal? For starters, about $60,000 worth of difference. The amount of training a Service Dog goes through is exponentially higher than a typical ESA. This is because a Service Dog is a person's lifeline. (3 minute read)
I like to feature different species on my blog and how to train them because you don't need to train them any differently from each other. The way I train a budgie to "come" the exact same way I train a dog to "come."
https://youtu.be/c5wDte5GMYoBeing an animal trainer that comes from the zoological field, I pride myself in applying the principles of behavior change to whatever breathing thing that crosses my path. This blog…
Tip #1. Use Pee Pads. Super convenient for apartment dwellers and for people without a backyard. Pee pads are soft and luxurious on your dog's paws, it simulates the…
If you are reading this article, chances are you might have a clue what "Food Motivation" means. But when I am out consulting with my training clients, it is clear…
https://www.canva.com/design/DADco5Qqiw8/view Bananas Foster in a Kong You’ll Need: 2 XL Kongs 1/2 to 1 cup dry kibble 2 Ripe Bananas halved lengthwise, and then halved crosswise 1/2 Lime…
Pizza Kong by Caitlin Bird Pupperoni Pizza Kong You’ll Need: 2 XL Kongs Cottage cheese 1/2 to 1 cup dry kibble 1/8 c. mozzarella cheese 1 bag of Pup-Peroni Triple…
You’ll Need: 2 XL Kongs Plain, whole fat, unsweetend yogurt (make sure there is no Xylitol) 3/4 cup sliced strawberries 3/4 cup blueberries Clean fruit and cut Strawberries to…
What you need Kongs Mixing bowl Applesauce Blueberries Diced Strawberries Pitted cherries Plug the small end of the Kongs with a cut strawberry wedge. Pour applesauce into bowl. Gradually add…
What you need Classic Kong toy Peanut butter Diced apple Cream cheese Kibble (dog food) Smear the inside of the Kong toy with peanut butter. Put a tiny piece of…