by Colleen Bragg | Aug 22, 2024 | Dog
Let’s set the scene… You get a new puppy. You “ooohhh” and “aaawww” over this puppy. The puppy grows up and realizes there’s a world out there! This world doesn’t include you! There are sniffs, smells, other dogs, and... 
by Colleen Bragg | Nov 9, 2023 | Dog
What is an Incompatible Behavior? The simple answer is a behavior that is taught, so the learner cannot do a less desired behavior. Let’s think of a few examples of when this might be true. This works in every day life just like it works in dog training, so we... 
by Colleen Bragg | Jul 6, 2023 | Dog
Most dogs will eat their food happily and readily, but what about our dogs who are a little fussier about eating? Do you have a dog who is a little reluctant to eat? Have you decided to switch from free feeding to set meal times? We may never know why some dogs are... 
by Colleen Bragg | Dec 28, 2022 | Dog
As a pet owner, dog trainer, and credentialed veterinary technician, I have spent a fair amount of time in the waiting room at the veterinarian’s office. While in the waiting room, I have seen some close calls between dogs which were scary for someone who is... 
by Colleen Bragg | May 6, 2022 | Dog, Puppy
Let’s take a deep dive into why dogs jump up on people, how to prevent it, and how to retrain our dogs to not jump up. For many people a wildly friendly dog can be dangerous. Grandma cannot withstand the impact of Fido’s exciting greetings with his sharp nails and...