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Trusting
So, I sit here as the storm clouds are rolling in my small-town Belleville, Illinois. Love these days where I can reflect on things. My...
Frustration
Training dogs can be frustrating. This can come in at any time when frustration can kick in. Some days your dog performs outstanding and...
Adaptability
This blog is going to be about dogs learning to socialize after the critical socialization period of 12 weeks of age. You may have heard...
Socialize Socialize Socialize
Since I started training lots of what I know is through experience with my own dogs and through the reading that I’ve done. I’ve learned...
One Week Strong
The week will end, and it will begin The week always ends, and it always starts over. I’d say traditionally it ends on Saturday and...
In the Tools
The tools we use to train are what I call a personal choice. We are always looking for the next tool that works for your dog. Something...
How does it look to you?
What is training? What is the best way? What actually works for you? I often think about this when I visit homes and am asked to help...
The Dog Park
To dog park it or not to dog park it? Most people get a dog and want their dog to be social. They say they will take it to the dog park....
Day two Lilly
Hi! Bringing dogs into the home can be stressful. I’m finding out this first hand. Amazing what it feels like. I've gone through this...
A Journey Home
Today was a proud yet busy day in the Patrick house hold. I’m reminded of starting over in life yet again. I have adopted a wonderful...
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