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I saw quite a few disturbing things happen while I was working at the expo this weekend one was from a female handler who had a young adult Weimaraner (possible mix) at the event on a prong collar. The dog was a bit stiff in his body (not in her joints but in general...

Just because an event or a store or a place is pet friendly doesn't mean you should bring your dog. Being ALLOWED to do something doesn't mean you should. It is the season for large outdoor and indoor canine expos and fundraising events that can draw massive crowds...

Over the last two weeks I've been busy doing some home improvements. Our house hasn't been painted for nearly 2 decades and the light fixtures were all about that old as well so we repainted 5 rooms, added a new backsplash in the kitchen (yes, I installed tile), and...

There are days I really feel as if I am going a bit crazy and may be a little too doggy (not to be confused with dodgey, which I am definitely not). My head is just so completely wrapped up in canines, training, science, and all the like, that I sometimes struggle to...

Lots of things improving but definitely a big weakness rears its head. Time to get to work!

When I think about the key factors involved with being a good trainer, the obvious features are proper timing, consistent rules/expectations, proper mechanics, and patience. These are things I talk about on a regular basis with regards to many facets of dog training....

It looks like I may have found another venue to offer Success Just Clicks training classes! Nothing is set in stone, but if there is interest, I'll move forward in scheduling. This facility IS a little bit out of the way, about 35 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and...

There is no easy answer to this one. There are certainly benefits and risks involved with both keeping a dog intact and deciding to sterilize him/her. Again, going back to the big idea of education--it's all about weighing the risks/rewards/benefits and making...

We are looking into the possibility of offering our "Sports and Games" class along with a family manners class at a new location about 35 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh (about 15 minutes from Monroeville) in Irwin PA. If you would be interested in either class,...