BARK Confessions of a Dog Trainer blog

11/04/2024

The Thrill of the Chase, and why chasing your dog might not be the best idea...

One of the games that Penny, a one year old Yellow Lab, loves to play is “chase me.” Also known as “keepaway.” Outside in the yard, the kids run after Penny all around the fenced yard until everyone collapses into a tired but happy heap.This game is not intrinsically wrong. All the family me...

11/02/2024

Barking...but from your dog's point of view!

Sally Mae is a terrier mix with a tendency to vocalize. That is, she barks. A lot. She barks to be let outside. She barks to come back in. She barks at the kitchen cabinet that has a box of treats in it. She barks at the pantry where her bag of dog food resides. She barks at the doorbell. She barks....

10/07/2024