Free Resources to Help with Your Dog’s Behavior

Research shows that dogs learn faster and better when motivated with food rewards. But which ones? Click here for my download on Training Treats the Pros Use.

Check out my video on Super-Easy Kong stuffing and give your dog food toys that burn mental and physical energy and give you some downtime.

There’s a lot to think about with your new canine companion! Download my top tips on how to get started right with your puppy or newly adopted adult dog.

While excessive barking is annoying to us in our modern lives, barking is a natural behavior in dogs. The first step to reducing excessive barking is to know why your dog barks. Click here to download my free tip sheet on the reasons dogs bark and how to start managing your barky pup's behavior.

Whether you are planning to have a family someday, are expecting a baby (or grandbaby), or have children and are considering a dog, it’s important to prepare your dog for successful interactions with the little ones. Download my 7 best practices here.

Your training classes or private sessions are over. Now what? Find out how can you keep those hard-won good manners fresh after your private sessions or classes are over.

Dog training is an unregulated profession. Discover the credentials to look for before handing over your beloved dog — and your hard-earned money! — to a trainer. Click here to download the tip sheet.

Well-meaning rescues, breeders, “kennel clubs,” and shelters sometimes fudge dog behavior descriptions. Most dogs are bred for a certain look, not temperament, so general behavior descriptions don’t really apply. This tip sheet will help you select the best dog for you and your family. Download the resource here.

As my colleague Jane Wolff says, All dogs, if they are lucky, become senior dogs. Below are my top tips for helping your beloved older dog enjoy her golden years. Click here to download the tip sheet.

Much more than simply sniffing the baby blanket or introducing your dog to your baby when you come home, preparation is simple but key during a busy, hectic time in your life. Click here to get starting preparing your dog for life with a baby.

Annoying and painful as those needle-sharp teeth can be, puppy nipping and chewing is something that should be encouraged, but managed. Find out how in this free download.

In the dog business there are many euphemisms, and one of them is to call a containment system that shocks your dog for getting near the perimeter an “invisible fence.” It works by hurting your dog, and research shows it is ineffective in keeping dogs in the yard. Download my newest resource on safe, humane fencing options.

Do you have a dog who lunges at other dogs, chases passing bicycles, or barks at anything and everything on walks? Many people call such dogs “reactive.” I prefer to call them dogs who have Very Big Feelings. Download my resource on understanding reactive dogs here, and see my on-demand video.