Picking the right trainer can seem like a daunting task. In this episode we give you the key questions that you need to be asking trainers and tips for finding the perfect one for you and your dog. Show Highlights Picking the right trainer can seem like a daunting task. Some key questions you need [...]

In Part 2 of this series, Bennie tells us the last 4 secrets to building your dog’s self-confidence. Show Highlights Desensitization: Triggers are sources of either fear or aggression, or hyper activity By Desensitizing your dog to her triggers you help with their self-confidence. Look for triggers and how to come up with the affirmative [...]

The first installment of a two-part series; Bennie tells us three secrets to building up your dog’s self-confidence. Show Highlights Your dog’s self-esteem is an important part of living a healthy and fun life. Not sure if your dog has good self-confidence? Let s dive into the Seven secrets to build a dog’s self-confidence. [...]

In this episode, we address the three things that you need to do to prepare your dog for the water. Show Highlights The 3 things you need to do to prepare your dog for the water. Remember – Most dogs do naturally swim, but not ALL dogs. REST: Make sure there is a place for [...]

In the finale of The Leash Pulling Dog, Bennie and Leslie go over exactly what to do to get your dog to walk loose on the leash every time. Show Highlights Get your dog to walk loose on the leash every time. At first you should do this in your home. Use a word or [...]

In Part 2 of this three part series, we dive a little deeper into the whys and whats of the leash pulling dog. Show Highlights You know that your dog has the tendency to pull on the leash. It s what a dog inherently does. Let s find out how to respond right in the moment when [...]

Do you walk your dog or does your dog walk you? This week we start a three part series on leash pulling. Show Highlights Does your dog walk you instead of you walking her? What are some things you need to look for? What triggers your dog to do tug on the leash? What do [...]

Are you not getting what you’re asking for? In this episode we compare the casual communication that you have with your dog on a daily basis with formal commands that you use only when you are expecting specific results and actions. Show Highlights Casual communication (or casual commands) that you do on a daily basis [...]

Does your dog have a behavior problem that is too overwhelming to fix? Bennie’s “moment of clarity” came when working with a client who was overwhelmed. The Secret – Break down a bad behavior problem into its parts! Then you then have an easy way to address the problem… one step at a time! Show [...]

Dog s love to sniff, smell, and put their noses into some really weird and embarrassing places: your crotch, other dog s butts, even right where other dogs have pooped and peed. So what should you do in the case of an unprovoked Butt Sniff? Show Highlights Let’s face it dog’s put their noses in some really [...]