This is the order I train dog obedience skills in!

If you want a happy, well-trained puppy, keep these three important puppy training tips in mind

Dog harnesses are a safety tool, not a training solution

Step-by-step rewards-based method to solve stalling on dog walks

3 things to know about leash training!

135 Shares 134 Reward Your Dog On Cold Walks Without Freezing Your Hands Off As a Canadian force free dog trainer, I spend a lot of time working outdoors in freezing temperatures. To make things even more challenging I have terrible circulation, which means my hands get cold very easily. “What do you do when […]

Learn how to play it and why I think you should try it with your dog!

7 of my personal favourites and items I use ALL of the time as a dog trainer

8 tips to keep your dog as safe and comfortable as possible during fireworks

My top tips to make walks with a dog and baby less stressful!

Eight essential tips to make introducing your dog and baby as stress-free as possible!

My personal journey with guilt towards my dog after becoming a mom and tips for how to alleviate those feelings

Tips on how to get your dog ready for a baby!

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Here are 3 tips to help avoid leash tension during reactivity training

A dog’s reaction while over a threshold is not them “being bad”. It’s an involuntary emotional response!

Are force free dog trainers close minded since they’re selective about the methods they use & the sources they learn from?

6 tips for how to perfect heel training with your dog

5 tips to prevent and fix pulling on leash

Stop animal chasing without corrections

All dogs have some level of prey drive, but some dogs certainly have an elevated drive.

This blog series will explain everything you need to know about dog prey drive!

Leash tangles on walks? Train your dog to fix their own leash!

Enrichment is an important part of raising a mentally, physically, and emotionally satisfied dog!

133 Shares 101 32 Regardless of whether your dog is a complete beginner with the stay cue OR they’re struggling with a more advanced version, I want to teach you how to train stay so that it works in ALL scenarios. If you prefer following video tutorials, I taught Brooks how to “Stay” for my […]

5 often forgotten reminders for a happy, well-trained dog.

Fun dog training game for improving: Recall, paying attention to you outside, bonding, & exercise.

It can be really frustrating AND dangerous if you have a dog that’s always jumping up. Follow this easy 3 step method to stop dog jumping!

3 mindset shifts to make reactivity training less stressful

Being dragged on walks sucks. Let’s fix that!

“Play dead” is classic dog trick that’s surprisingly easy to teach!

Does your dog steal food? This is my step-by-step force free method for fixing counter surfing and training a dog not to steal food

It can be hard to deliver treats in motion to small dogs when leash training. Try this trick!

7 common reasons why a dog pulls on leash and how to fix them!

Dog scared of their harness? Fix that in a few weeks with this step-by-step guide!

How do you exercise your dog when it’s cold outside? Here are 7 of my favourite ways to tire out a dog indoors!

Can you train a dog to exercise independently? Yes! Use this gadget for indoor dog exercise your dog can do solo!

Puppy biting is the hardest part of raising a puppy! This complete guide will teach you how to manage, prevent, and stop puppy biting.

Teaching your dog to shake a paw is a classic dog trick. This step-by-step tutorial & video will show you how!

Struggling with changing your dogs behaviour? Make sure that you’re properly using management & training!

Training your dog ‘Touch’ means they touch their nose to the palm of your hand. This is a very versatile and easy to train skill!

How do you train off leash reliability? I recently joined the Outdoor Minimalist podcast to discuss tips for hiking with your dog!

Puppies can be SO busy! How do you encourage calm behaviour in the home? This article explains how to teach your puppy to settle.

Want to hike with your dog, but unsure where to start? These tips for hiking with your dog will explain everything you need to know!

What is force free dog training, & does it actually work? Yes, it works! However, it’s not “purely positive” as commonly thought…

Dog separation anxiety is often poorly understood. If you think your dog has separation anxiety, these are myths you need to know!

Dog shows often put dogs over threshold, then “train” them. Learn what a dog’s threshold is & why it’s actually a terrible time to train!

Have a fearful puppy or dog?? First impressions matter! Here is my favourite way to introduce a shy dog to new people.

Are you telling your dog what you think you are? These 5 tips for better communication with your dog will make dog training MUCH easier!

Understanding dog trigger stacking can help you recognize and prevent potential scenarios where your dog reacts poorly “out of the blue”.

Puppy socialization is often misunderstood (Hint- it’s not just playing with other dogs). Here’s what you need to know!

“Drop it” is a potentially life-saving skill. Here is my favourite force-free way of teaching a dog to drop it!

It does, but it needs to be used correctly. Here’s why it fails and what it needs to be successful!

Dogs LOVE getting treats! However, not all treats are created equally. Keep these considerations in mind when choosing dog treats!

Not crate training your puppy is one of the biggest mistakes you can make! Here’s how & why to crate train properly!

Dog training isn’t a regulated industry. Shockingly, ANYONE can call themselves a trainer. Here’s why you should use force-free dog training!

Resource guarding is misunderstood. Let’s explore what resource guarding truly is (hint- you resource guard!) and the best ways to prevent it.

Does your dog hate baths? Let’s change that! Learn the reasons why your dog might dislike the bath & what you can do to fix it!

It’s important to potty train your puppy early! Learn how to build a schedule, deal with accidents, and teach your puppy what you want.

Leash pulling is one of the most common issues I’m asked to help with. Here are 5 common loose leash dog walking mistakes to avoid!

A marker word tells your dog “What you JUST did is what I want you to keep doing!”. It’ll make training your dog easier & faster!

Whether we intend for it or not, dogs are ALWAYS learning. When you understand how dogs learn it can help encourage the behaviors you want.

Teaching your dog to lie down is a classic obedience command that’s helpful for settling your dog. Learn both the lure & capture methods!

Retractable leashes are supposed to provide freedom for your dog while maintaining safety. There are huge reasons I don’t recommend them!

Tired of being dragged on walks? Learn how to train your dog to walk nicely without using aversive tools like choke or prong collars!

“Leave it” is one of the most important commands! If you want your dog to ignore garbage, smells, bikers, or dogs: master “leave it”!

If your dog won’t look at you then chances are they also aren’t listening to you. Teaching your dog to focus is an important skill!

Teaching your dog to sit is a classic obedience command with a surprising amount of uses. Master this skill using force-free training!

I agree that there are many ways to train a dog. However, that doesn’t mean ALL ways are right.