Question: How can I get my dog to listen to me? - Jen, Clifton Park, NY Answer: Speak the same language that your dog understands. They are very happy to do what it is that you ask of them if they understand what you are asking.

Question: What is the best way to use the crate to shape behavior while keeping it as a place of comfort and security for my dog. - Pam, Gansevoort NY Answer: The crate can be one of the most valuable tools for keeping your dog calm and relaxed.  First, we want to make sure that your [...]

Question: I don't know how to stop my dog from barking. How do you teach them not to bark at every little sound? - Lori, Greenfield Center Answer: What a great question! So often we get annoyed when our dogs are barking. It does not matter what the reason is. Redirecting their behavior is a [...]