Over the last 13 years, I have specialized in training complicated dogs. Dogs that growl, lunge, bark, bite, and everything in between. Dogs that challenge the patience of their humans and aren’t the picture perfect ideal of the dog they envisioned. Dogs who display these behaviors do so for a mu...

As the weather warms up here in Colorado, without fail we see more and more off leash dogs. Don’t get me wrong, if your dog is off leash in an appropriate area, and it isn’t going to charge at me, I really could care less. But that is not what I am talking about, I’m talking about dogs that have ...

There are a lot of facets of reactive behavior in dogs. Barking, lunging, generally losing it at a number of things in a number of places. But today I want to talk specifically about reactive behaviors that are prevalent in your home. Maybe that’s barking at the mail person, constantly watching f...

As a professional dog trainer specializing in reactivity, aggression, fear, and anxiety, there are several reasons why I never use electronic collars: Using electronic collars to train reactive and aggressive dogs can carry significant risks of fallout, exacerbating the very behaviors you are tr...

  Owning a reactive dog can be a challenging and emotionally taxing experience. It's important for reactive dog guardians to take care of themselves and manage the stress that comes with caring for a reactive dog. Here are some self-care tips for reactive dog guardians: Find a supportive comm...