Dog Leads

I talk a little about how often to give a reinforcer when training a new behavior and how have the dog respond without a food reinforcer.

If you'd like to hear me talk for about an hour, you can register for "It Goes Without Saying: What Our Dogs are Trying to Tell Us" at

I talk a little bit about why you should never punish a growl.

Preregistration for "It Goes Without Saying: What Our Dogs are Trying to Tell Us," presented on January 10th:

I talk a little about the benefits and deficits of getting a dog during the holidays. A little late this week. I was doing some holiday shopping... not for a puppy.

If you'd like to purchase my books, you can do that here: 

The link to the article mentioned in this podcast: 

I talk a little bit about park etiquette and what appropriate play is and is not.

It Goes Without Saying: What Our Dogs are Trying to Tell Us:

I talk a little bit about how to become a dog trainer.

Companion Animal Sciences Institute: https://www.casinstitute.com/

Karen Pryor Academy: https://karenpryoracademy.com/

Victoria Stilwell Academy: https://www.vsdogtrainingacademy.com/

Don't Shoot the Dog: The Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor: https://www.dogwise.com/dont-shoot-the-dog-the-art-of-teaching-and-training/

The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson: https://www.dogwise.com/the-culture-clash/

The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs by Patricia McConnell: https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/product/the-other-end-of-the-leash-why-we-do-what-we-do-around-dogs/

For the Love of a Dog by Patricia McConnell: https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/product/for-the-love-of-a-dog/

The Human Half of Dog Training - Collaborating with Clients to Get Results by Risë VanFleet: https://www.dogwise.com/the-human-half-of-dog-training-collaborating-with-clients-to-get-results/

I talk a little bit about some common misconceptions about dogs.

The Language of Dogs: Understanding Canine Body Language and Other Communication Signals by Sarah Kalnajs

https://www.bluedogtraining.com/videos-dvds#LOD

For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend by Patricia McConnell

https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/product/for-the-love-of-a-dog/

I talk a little bit about the importance of mental stimulation and  few ways to keep your dog thinking.

Dog and Storks registration:  https://www.como.gov/parks-and-recreation/programs-registration/register-online-activities-adult-sports-leagues/

I talk a little bit and summarize a few articles about resource guarding and how to address it. 

Dog and Storks registration:  https://www.como.gov/parks-and-recreation/programs-registration/register-online-activities-adult-sports-leagues/

Article Links: 

https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/resource/understanding-resource-guarding-and-knowing-when-to-seek-help/

https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/barks/barks-magazine-back-issues/

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/resource-guarding/resource-guarding-and-what-to-do-about-it/

Some stuff to consider when training a new behavior.

Dog and Storks registration:  https://www.como.gov/parks-and-recreation/programs-registration/register-online-activities-adult-sports-leagues/

I talk about a few of the common problems people come to me with: Barking, Jumping Up, and Potty Training.

It Goes Without Saying: What Our Dogs are Trying to Tell Us:

Drinking from the Toilet with Hannah Branigan:

Calling All Pets with Patricia McConnell: