by Linda | Jun 21, 2026 | Maryland Dog Training
A nice woman wanted a companion for herself and her busy family. Something smallish, easy to groom, easy to keep. This wonderful lady became my client not because the pup was ‘bad’, but because they wanted to get started on the right foot, and my name...
by Linda | Jun 14, 2026 | Assistance Dogs, Breeding Dogs, Dog Laws, Dog Politics, Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, How to train a dog, Maryland Dog Training, Professional conduct, Service Dogs
Not a day goes by that I don’t wonder about the destiny of the human race. Bogus service dog training claims so many victims a year, it has crossed the line from simply being amoral and criminal to profitable business.. The magnitude of the incompetence...
by Linda | Jun 12, 2026 | Maryland Dog Training
Crate training isn’t just about staying quiet, it’s about teaching self-control. When you manage arousal before releasing your dog, you build calmer exits, better focus, and a more cooperative partner. A prevailing complaint from dog owners is over their dog’s...
by Linda | Jun 10, 2026 | Dogs, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training
What a trained dog starts to look like after only 5 weeks of work. This is what a trained dog can be expected to perform like, even after only the first five weeks of a ten week program. This dog was just 13 months old. Up to the day this was filmed, Zwei’s...
by Linda | Jun 9, 2026 | Care and custodianship, Certified dog trainer, Dog boarding and training, Dog Laws, Dog Politics, Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, Dogs, How to train a dog, Maryland Dog Training, Professional conduct
Dog boarding and training is a popular option that many people seek, because the internet has convinced them that it will solve a whole host of problems without any effort on their part. Nothing could be further from the truth… There may be valid reasons to...
by Linda | Jun 8, 2026 | Maryland Dog Training
You have decided to add another dog to your household. Great! Now let’s talk about the part nobody else is going to tell you. Every piece of advice you are going to read on the internet, from the shelters and rescues, from the vet’s waiting room handout,...