Control or Connection? What Would You Choose?
I often see dog training videos of dogs who are expected to be glued against their human, responding to big, exaggerated hand signals, or being
How Do You Know Who To Trust?
Protect Your Pup: The Importance of Checking Dog Professional Credentials When it comes to our favorite furry family members, we naturally want the best care
Definition of a “Well Trained Dog”.
What is your definition of a well-trained dog? If you ask 100 people that question, you will very likely get at least 50 different answers,
What If…
As 2024 draws to an end,2025 brings the opportunity to create a new reality for our dogsby asking some really important questions… Starting with
Holiday Tips for a Safe, Happy Dog!
The Holidays are a wonderful time to make memories with the ones you love and hold dear They can also be really busy, and our
Can Your Dog Give Consent?
You see a dog in public.They are super duper cute.You want to touch them and give them all the love. What do you do? Ideally,
The Dog’s Truth
Updated November 20, 2024 Scroll to the bottom to watch this hour long feature, right here!It’s a bit of a slow start, but if you
The Straw that Broke the Camels Back
Have you ever heard of this phrase? Just in case you haven’t: The idiom “the straw that broke the camel’s back” describes a minor or
Can You Fix My Dog?
Professional Dog Trainers often get questions like: My dog keeps digging holes in the yard, can you fix it? My dog barks at other dogs,
It’s All In How You Raise them… Right?
Have you ever heard that before, that it doesn’t matter what the breed of a dog is because it’s all in how you raise them?
Muzzles Please!
I have recently become a Certified Bite Prevention Educator (woohoo!), and with this comes more of a passion to ensure all of the doggies in
Are There Parallels Between Dog Training & Parenting?
I think we’ve all heard “Dogs are not people, they’re not your children, they need to be treated like other dogs would treat them.” Actually,
Dominance, Punishment, and Corrections… Oh My!
Have you ever heard of a dog being dominant? What about submissive? Have you heard anyone say that the human needs to be the “alpha”,
Expectations of Dog Training
At Your Happy Dog Coach, I don’t train dogs… ** GASP** Instead, I coach the human, based on their desired outcomes, to train their own
Dog Parks – Things to Think About
In the past few years, dog parks have become incredibly popular, but there are some things you should know before using a public dog park.
Are Doggy Daycares a Good Idea?
We are (thankfully) evolving to a world where our pets are our family members, and as such, we want the best for our dogs, even
Choosing a Dog Trainer – Tips & Flags
So, since we’re learning together, I wanted to share something that I didn’t know even four years ago: Dog Training Is A Completely Unregulated Profession
Amazing Analogies To Support Your Dog
When it comes to understanding this “new”* way of dog training, one where we are guardians of the dog rather than it’s owner, one where
Babies and Dogs
Many of us have dogs before we bring a baby into the world and into our homes. We love our fur babies so much, we
To Force or Not to Force, that is the Question
Picture this: Your arm is broken. You need to be able to continue living your life, so you get someone to wrap it up for
Why is “Place” an Important Skill?
Sit. Down. Off. Stay. Leave it. Those are all typical, common, and useful cues to teach your dog, but teaching your dog a solid PLACE can
Nail Trimming
Nail trimming can be a daunting job for a dog guardian. Most dogs don’t like it, some are downright upset about it, but it really
Obedience… or not?
When you get a puppy, you want them to grow up to be the best dog you ever had, right? So you take them to
Socialization – What is it, really?
“Socialize” “Socialize” “Socialize” If you’ve ever gotten a puppy or known anyone with a dog, I’m sure you’ve heard them talk about making sure your