by Linda | Apr 24, 2026 | Maryland Dog Training
Dog Bites and the Myth of Touch Dog bites are increasing exponentially, and many of those bites are occurring because people tend to think dogs like to be physically touched. I suspect that dogs don’t really like it all that much, especially by individuals...
by Linda | Sep 15, 2025 | anxious dogs, Behavior Consult, crate training, House breaking, Online Training For Dogs
Prepare Your Dog For The Holidays Every year, as holiday preparations are made and invitations go out, a lot of dog owners will begin to feel a little twinge of doubt. Will their dog behave with guests? Are they going to have to endure the chaos of tearing up the...
by Linda | Jun 11, 2025 | Dog Poop, Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, Dogs, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training
A Case Study In Canine Chaos I have been getting a rash of desperate calls lately from owners with dogs that eat stuff. I recently fielded a call from a potential client with two neutered male dogs aged 2 and 4. She had previously lost a middle-aged dog to an...
by Linda | Jun 7, 2025 | Dog Genetics, Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, Dogs, Ethics in dog training
No, your Temu Malinois is no more a ‘working dog’ than you are a ‘working dog’ handler. Just because you bought a dog breed made popular for its working attributes, those working attributes are not automatically bestowed on every member of that...
by Linda | Jun 3, 2025 | Dog Behavior Training, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training, Rescue dogs
Training Builds the Bond: Why Waiting to ‘Connect’ With Your Dog Wastes Valuable Time Many dog owners delay training because they believe they need to build a “bond” or “relationship” with their dog first. It sounds noble—after all, who doesn’t want their dog to love...
