My Personal Dog Trainer

22/04/2026

Teddy says he had a great time during his Fast Track Board and Train

09/04/2026

Archie (Welsh Springer Spaniel) and Albert (Scruffy terrier mix) are having a good time practicing their skills at their Play and learn play date. So stinking cute!!!

01/03/2026

Look at this happy face! Archie is a 20 week old Welsh Springer Spaniel. We worked on all the typical puppy stuff and he had fun doing it! Such a cutie!

27/02/2026

Molly is a 7 month old golden retriever/black lab cross.
We worked on all the usual obedience like sit, down, place, etc. However we heavily worked on walking nicely without pulling when you have freedom to sniff and then walking in a heel so we can pass people and dogs nicely. Then we worked go explore, have fun and sniff, but come when called at the park. (we are NOT at an off leash dog park ;-)
Molly had a blast learning how to channel her inner squirrel lol.

06/02/2026

17 week old Sophie is practicing place around the distraction of other dogs that are allowed to move freely. Lots of temptations here!!

30/01/2026

6.5 month old Phinley wants to show you his before and after training videos. 😊

01/01/2026

We’ve seen not one—but four—news stories tonight sounding the alarm about coyotes being “more active in neighborhoods,” with some even speculating about pets being attacked in backyards. Let’s pause, take a breath, and add some science and context to the conversation.

Yes—coyotes are more visible this time of year, but that’s not unusual or dangerous behavior. Winter is a critical season for coyotes. Food is harder to find, snow pushes prey into the open, and coyotes must travel farther and during daylight hours to meet their basic needs. Add longer nights, fewer leaves on trees, and more people at home, and it suddenly feels like coyotes are “everywhere”—even though they’ve been here all along.

Right now, coyotes are also beginning to establish pair bonds and territories ahead of breeding season, which naturally increases movement and vocalizations. Hearing or seeing a coyote does not mean it is sick, aggressive, or targeting pets—and there have been no confirmed reports supporting the alarming claims being shared.

Conflict with pets is rare, and when it does occur, it’s almost always preventable with simple, nonlethal coexistence practices—like supervising pets, securing attractants, and reinforcing a healthy fear of humans.

Fear-based headlines don’t keep communities safe—education does. Coyotes belong on this landscape, and with awareness and responsible actions, people and wildlife can coexist successfully.

23/12/2025

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A dog with RABIES was found in Chicago a few days ago!

09/12/2025

It’s safe to say that Buster really enjoyed his time with us during his two week board and train! Look at the smiles!!

18/11/2025

Look at this adorable trio! So cute! They are all pracricing place and we are doing doorbell sounds.
Left to right:
Obi is an 18 week old Rhodesian Ridgeback
Albert is a two-year-old terrier mix
Bodhi is a 6 1/2 month old golden retriever mix (I know he doesn’t look like it, but that is what his DNA panel says 😉)
All of them are doing absolutely fabulous!

18/11/2025

Look at this adorable trio! So cute! They are all pracricing place and we are doing doorbell sounds.
Left to right:
Obi is an 18 week old Rhodesian Ridgeback
Albert is a two-year-old terrier mix
Bodhi is a 6 1/2 month old golden retriever mix (I know he doesn’t look like it, but that is what his DNA panel says 😉)
All of them are doing absolutely fabulous!