2B Dog Training

08/28/2025

We’re all being brave out there. Let’s celebrate it.

06/23/2025

A short, shady session for Lando with Watson along for emotional support. These guys have never lay down in the grass and hung out before so we’re pretty proud when they took a water break and cooled their bellies on the grass. And they’re both glad to have had fun and be back in their cool homes.

05/28/2025

When your dog is having a good time but cannot take an attractive picture about it. Bro had things to sniff, why were we slowing him down?

05/26/2025

🌟 Walks with your dog are about so much more than just loose leash walking or heel.
They’re about creating memories, enjoying adventures, and building a bond that lasts a lifetime.
🐕 If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your dog to the beach, hiking trails, or even just a peaceful stroll in your neighborhood without the stress of pulling, barking, or lunging—this is for you.
📅 My colleague Amanda VanTassel of No Hassle Dog Training is hosting Perfectly Relaxed Walks online from June 2–11! Together with 19 other experts, we’ll explore how to transform your walks into something truly magical.
👉 Sign up today and start planning your next adventure with confidence: Link in the comments.

My talk goes live June 10th!

04/29/2025

Sometimes Watson goes to work with other trainers to help their client dogs. Today I dropped him off with Jean and Mike and he was eager to clock in!

01/24/2025

So much this. It's never just loose leash walking.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ZWd6oFBhu/

Yesterday, I shared a video post about an incident I witnessed where one of my neighbours repeatedly whipped his labrador across the face with a lead because the dog panicked when he was on a walk and he pulled in that panic.

It reminded me of something a lovely dog trainer colleague said that really stuck with me.

“It’s never just loose lead, is it?” she said.

It’s NEVER just loose lead.

And she’s right.

She said that over two years ago and for every single call I’ve had enquiring about loose lead walking, I’ve made a mental note of the times it really was just about loose lead.

Zero.

Zero times in two years.

Every single time I’ve had a call wanting to know if I can teach loose lead walking, it’s been about so much more.

Frustration. Impulsivity. Dysregulation. Fear. Anxiety. Panic. Lack of training.

Being a dog.

You’d be surprised by how many dogs out there are dogs and want to do dog stuff.

Pulling on lead is a symptom of so many other things.

But I’ll tell you one thing it’s not.

It’s not ever a problem on its own.

It needn't be work. I'm a big fan of a couple of very small hacks that turn dogs into happy heelers with brief, consistent practice.

But that work never starts with the lead. It starts by working out what's REALLY going on.

I wish more people knew that.

01/18/2025

Yesterday I attended the online memorial for animal training pioneer, Karen Pryor. Listening to the beautiful tributes about the varied and extraordinary things that Ms. Pryor did in her lifetime was a privilege. I actually took notes! One quote that will stick with me is from an article about how to change the minds of people who disagree with you. “Find allies and persist.” Yes ma’m, I promise to.

12/23/2024

I’m taking some time away for the holiday. I will be out of the office through Sun 12/29 and again on 12/31 & 1/1. Thank you for bearing with me. I will return your messages when I’m back in the office. May the holidays treat you gently.

11/14/2024

There’s a dilemma here. I’ve been nominated in the training category. So has where I teach classes and lead the super fun dog nerd membership, PumpkinPups Pros. You can vote once per day per email and I’ll be super happy if you vote for either one of us! This is my first nomination. If PPDT wins it will be our 4th win and 3rd consecutive win. There’s a lot to celebrate here and we could use your support. Voting goes on through the end of the year.

10/26/2024

Puppy social was fun and chill today. See you next month for the next one!

09/04/2024

For those wondering about tickets, this graphic explains.

Excited to be doing this in a couple of weeks!

Every Family's Got One Every Family’s Got One (EFGO) is devoted to telling true family stories. There’s nothing like family. We see each other at our noblest and nastiest. From across the dinner table, on the Disney cruise, at our cousin’s wedding, and other mundane backdrops of

08/23/2024

BTS of and her boyfriend (my dog Watson) cooking up some content for her clients. They’re a super cute couple! He loves her, literally, to distraction.