by Linda | Jun 2, 2026 | Dog Trainers, Dogs, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training
Between the trainer wars, the online influencer culture, and new legislation further restricting access for dogs in public spaces, dog trainers find themselves under extraordinary scrutiny these days. I have to say, I am almost embarrassed to admit I train dogs. What...
by Linda | Aug 13, 2024 | Dog Behavior Training, Dog Training Anecdotes, Dog Training Tools, How to train a dog, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training, negative reinforcement, Positive reinforcement
Failure is always an option. Human history is peppered with the struggles of entire species to survive, including our own; where whole civilizations were exploited into extinction, and civilizations that couldn’t survive the changing landscape. A litany of self-help...
by Linda | Aug 8, 2024 | crate training, House breaking, How to train a dog, Maryland Dog Training, New Puppy, Stop Puppy Barking
How to stop puppy barking is probably one of the top 25 search terms for frustrated owners on their first night after bringing their new puppy home. It’s easy to see how owners of new puppies get confused and a little frustrated when their little bundle of fun has...
by Linda | Dec 28, 2021 | Dangerous Dogs, Dog Behavior Training, Dog Training Anecdotes, How to train a dog, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training, Purebred Dogs
Groomers are Saints I pay homage to my roots and to all the groomers past and present that have endured the worst of the worst, and still kept their wits about them. This may come across as a bit like kicking a dead horse, if you will forgive the phrase. I am a person...
by Linda | Jun 21, 2019 | Maryland Dog Training
Don’t Make This Puppy Training Mistake! 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...
