Dog Latin Dog Training and Behavior Consulting

Dog Latin Dog Training and Behavior Consulting DC behavior pros influencing dogs and coaching people© throughout the DMV. On-site training in the

Dog Latin offers coaching and behavior modification by influencing dogs and training people. We help dogs experiencing anxiety, fear and aggression feel better about the world. Our limited group classes include Puppy Preparatory, FLI (focus, leash skills and impulse control for parents and dogs,) and Hidden Gems. Hidden Gems celebrates moments of success with dogs experiencing fear through coping,

relaxation, and calming skills. We serve the DC metro area for at-home sessions and virtual lessons anywhere.

Dog Latin Dog Training served the DMV and beyond for 17 years, and we’ve loved every minute. But the time has come for m...
03/27/2026

Dog Latin Dog Training served the DMV and beyond for 17 years, and we’ve loved every minute. But the time has come for me to literally move on to greener pastures with my horse, Minnow, and dog, Frankie.

We are no longer accepting new clients as Dog Latin is winding down its operations.

Thank you to all our family, friends, and clients who supported Dog Latin through the years. You’ve been amazing.

So much of our coaching advice can be found in our recent book,
Dog Parenting: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding, Training, and Bonding with Your Best Friend, by

Please consult your veterinarian who can recommend dog coaches who avoid punishment, as it may stop behavior but does not address your dog’s underlying concern.

To contact Tara or Bea directly, or to read their bios, please visit our website, doglatindogtraining.com.

With a grateful heart,
Beth Mullen

03/22/2026

Wild Horses motivates Minnow!

02/23/2026

Archer nails it!

He’s teaching his adolescent dog, Willie, not to jump. As Willie learns, Archer can increase steps. Ping ponging between the number of steps keeps the game engaging. Always increasing steps makes the game too challenging.

Willie will develop the habit of keeping four paws on the floor. After a while, Willie will need less food reinforcers as the environment becomes his focus. Sniffing is super rewarding.

Learn other ideas in our new book by . It’s called Dog Parenting: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding, Training, & Bonding with Your Best Friend. Find it online at major retailers.

02/07/2026

Let your dog know you’re changing directions.

There’s no need to tug or pull. Instead teach a cue like “This way!”

The words don’t really matter, but consistency does. So, if “This way!” Isn’t something you’d say naturally, then pick something else. It’s more important that your verbal cue feels comfortable.

Lucy’s Dad is also using a hand signal. Soon, he’ll use only one. But, it’s handy to have both. In exciting situations for your dog, a hand signal is convenient. Dog parents are verbal, yet our voices can escalate everyone’s adrenaline.

Kudos to Lucy and her Dad! Both are engaged and feedback is flowing. It’s so important to give your dog feedback, especially in a new relationship and in novel situations.

You can learn more in our new book, Dog Parenting: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding, Training, and Bonding with Your Best Friend. Our book is available online at major retailers. It’s now available in French!

01/28/2026

Minnow loves learning! And, your dog, cat, horse, goat, guinea pig, or other fluff ball can, too.

Start by pairing a marker word or clicker with a snack your pet enjoys. If your cuddle bug doesn’t like a snack—even though you spent $ on it—learning won’t happen. Experiment with various tidbits. Some animals love their everyday food. Others need more motivation. Minnow is easy to please, yet I want to keep him healthy by using low-sugar ones.

Say “Yes” then pause for a second or two. Then reach for your snack and feed. After several reps, your bestie will understand.

Because Minnow is quite large, I deliver a snack in a feed bucket or pan. I do not want him mugging me or other people looking for goodies. Consider where and how you deliver the food.

Once your animal friend understands food is coming, simply watch and wait for them to do something adorable. Capture the behavior—or take a “picture” of the behavior while the behavior is happening by clicking or saying “Yes.”

When you think your bestie understands why you’re marking, add a verbal cue, as I did with Minnow’s cue of “Snackie!” as he picked up the bucket.

You’ll have success by choosing behaviors your pet does naturally. Often, pets do adorable behaviors during play. Yet, think about capturing stretching, smiling, or vocalizing. You choose!

Learn more in our new book, Dog Parenting: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding, Training, & Bonding with Your Best Friend, published by .

In the market for a magnificent horse? Call my friend at .

01/26/2026

“Yes”’feedback is crucial in a canine-human relationship.

We share so much with dogs—behavior, emotions, space, friends, love, etc.—that we forget that a dog’s daily needs differ from ours.

Make walks pleasurable for everyone by teaching leash skills, using surroundings to your advantage, and feeding bite-sized snacks where you want your dog to be.

Dogs require sniffing during every walk. It’s how they process the world. Don’t deny them!

Learn more in our new book, Dog Parenting: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding, Training, and Bondinf with Your Best Friend, by , a division of

01/11/2026

Nose targeting is a way to move animals—think getting a dog off a sofa or cat in a travel carrier.

Here, eight-year-old Minnow touches his nose # to a marine mammal target. Most dogs and cats would find his target too big and intimidating. Instead, try a ping pong ball attached to a dowel or the eraser end of a pencil. Also, target sticks are found online.

Place the target stick near your pet’s nose. Many animals will sniff it. When they do, say “Yes”, and deliver a snack. Be mindful WHERE you deliver the snack. Because Minnow is a 1300 lb. horse, Beth places a snack in a feed pan to prevent him mugging people’s pockets or nipping at clothes.

For dogs who jump, for instance, place snacks on the floor. Why jump when the food is in the opposite direction.

Targeting can be a fun game, too. It’s a fun and easy way to bond with a pet. On rainy days, Beth and Minnow play in the indoor ring.

Nose targeting is a way to teach tricks, help with medical procedures, and more.

Need more idea? Check out our book shown in the top row of our account—Dog Parenting: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding, Training, & Bonding with Your Best Friend.

Dog Latin is still full force, even though I moved to PA. I had to share a photo of Frankie, who is addicted to turkey t...
01/08/2026

Dog Latin is still full force, even though I moved to PA.

I had to share a photo of Frankie, who is addicted to turkey tendons. I mean addicted.

Unlike the same-day delivery turkey tendon to our home in Garrett Park, MD, a few miles outside DC, we had to wait a few days for delivery. My bad!

She's so happy!

01/06/2026

Minnow is Beth's horse. Here is her new friend Bob taking Minnow for a spin.

We're also posting this FB as our login to Instagram is being wonky.

Let's see if it shows up on Instagram!

11/18/2025

Coco loves to play with dogs. She’s very respectful in her greeting to Biscuit, never invading Bis’ personal space.

They did play a game of chase after filming, for about thirty seconds. And, appropriately, they took turns chasing each other.

“Good” play between dogs is about soft bodies, play growling, hopping sideways, and taking turns in body positions.

If you feel play escalating, call the dogs away from each other. Take a ten-second break.

A dog parent can aim for fun, controlled play. Redirect your dog before your dog practices intense play.

11/10/2025

Six-year-old Frankie and eight-year-old Minnow take a walk through a pasture on their .

My heart is happy! Minnow grew up around many dogs. Frankie lean

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