Teaching Dog Manners: A Comprehensive Guide

Manners for dogs are much like etiquette for children—they’re the everyday habits that make coexistence harmonious... (MORE)

New Ways To Modify Dog Behavior Problems Using Enrichment

Many people ask: “how can I use dog enrichment for behavior problems?” 

As a professional dog trainer and behaviorist with over decades of experience, I’ve seen it all—from destructive chewing and endless barking to aggression and separation anxiety. Traditional training often falls short because it focuses on commands and corrections without addressing the root cause: your dog’s unmet needs. That’s why I developed the BASSO Method (Behavioral And Sensory Stimulation Optimization) (MORE)

AI Dog Training: A Cautionary Tale: (The Ultimate Guide to Using ChatGPT & AI for Dog Training and Health Advice)

My Disturbing Encounter Using AI

Maybe you are about to enter something like this into your AI application: “How to Use AI (ChatGPT & More) to Train, Diagnose, and Manage Your Dog Like a Pro”. Well, maybe not that sensational, but you get the drift. But before you do that, keep reading… (MORE)

When Is a Dog Truly Dangerous?

After over 25 years working with dogs — from puppies to dogs with serious bite histories — I’ve learned that the question owners fear most isn’t “Will my dog ever bite?” (almost every dog will under the right circumstances). The real question is: “Is my dog capable of causing serious or fatal injury with little or no warning, and can he ever be trusted again in a family setting?”... (MORE)

Resource Guarding in Dogs: Normal vs Fear-Based (Why It Matters)

There are two completely different phenomena that all get called “resource guarding in dogs.” The first is a behavioral disturbance that needs to be fixed. The second is addressed with proper training and management... (MORE)