Commands are fundamental when dog training, but so are structure, guidance, and leadership 

If you’re an avid book reader, this trick is for you.  Now you can curl up on the couch and BOTH settle in on reading a book.

Teach your dog to “get my slippers” in time for Father’s Day. This trick is a combination of Fetch and Drop. When you tell your dog to get your slippers, he will “fetch” them and drop them right into your hand. Here’s how.

The recall can be one of the hardest commands in which to establish a reliable response.  Your dog must see you as his leader and want to come to you.

The duty to pay taxes can bring a headache to even the most prepared person.  Why not teach your dog a trick that is sure to give a laugh.

You can teach your dog to get their leash either upon command or whenever he wants to go for a walk. The reward is a walk instead of a treat.

Classical conditioning can teach your canine companion to love almost any Halloween outfit. Learn how to teach them to love their costumes.

  By Laura Pakis, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Blogger You probably seen a dog in the movies fetching their owner’s slippers or getting the newspaper and thought, “when I…

by Laura Pakis, certified dog trainer and professional blogger Your dog may already countersurf or look for crumbs under the table, but teaching him the dog trick beg can make…

By Laura Pakis, Certified Professional Trainer and Blogger So you’re ready to garden.  You have the time, the weather is great and the ground is right for you to start…