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It's that time again (actually slightly over due) but I will be sending out our summer newsletter soon. If you aren't signed up, you should totally sign up. Stay up to date on classes, recent grads, special training information, and any training specials! We do not...

A few weeks ago I wrote about the importance of building routines and how they can be used to make your life, as a dog guardian, so much easier (this post). Like I mention in the other blog entry, dinner routines are something I that I think is important (for me...

"OMG! He won't stop barking at me!" I hear this complaint all the time with handlers and students. There are many reasons that dogs will bark AT their handlers--they may be over excited, they may be frustrated, they may be alarm barking, or they may be demanding...

Pittsburgh may not be in a hub of excitement but over the last two years we've had quite a few AMAZING canine themed seminars and workshops either in the city or within just a few hours drive. Last year we had Patricia McConnell, Nicole Wilde, Sarah Kalnajs, Dr....

We have a few final details to work out but I want to announce a new Success Just Clicks training class being offered at You Go Little Dog's training facility in Irwin, PA (about 35 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh)! Class is scheduled for Thursday evenings 8pm-9pm...

Left over photos from our trip to NY... interesting watching Rio and Delta negotiate being roomies for a few days... Rio on my bed after Delta snarked at him. AWWW poor sensitive boy! Delta's being a little pushy with her head over Rio's shoulders. He's tense and...

Have you ever gotten lost while driving or been in a situation where you were being ushered through some event but you had no idea what where you were going or what was happening next--how about a haunted house where you have NO idea what's going to be around the next...

And now, back to our regularly scheduled programs... Reliability. It is what we are all aiming for in our dog training. Sure my dog can do some crazy behavior, but can it be done reliably is the big question. There are many things my dogs can do that they cannot do...

Before Risa had to go home, we snapped a picture of all three pups hanging out!

Wow, what a weekend. Saying I had a fantastic weekend doesn't even come close to doing it justice. It was such an amazing few days spent with some awesome friends, having fun with pups! Gorgeous weather, agility, lure coursing, doggie socials, and so much more made...