Help! I have a challenging teenage dog.
Leash tugging is a common teenage dog behavior. Why [...]
How to be a Good Creature -Mountainside Mutts Book Club Review
Santa used to leave me a “Life’s Little Instruction Book” [...]
Control the reinforcement, control the dog
Does your dog do what you ask, or what [...]
Establishing limits for a new dog
Contain your dog in the car. One of [...]
Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law – Mountainside Mutts Book Club Review
Before you even crack the cover, “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks [...]
Puppy Biting, Mouthing and Nipping
Puppies bite. But consequences drive behavior. When you understand why your puppy is biting you can solve the problem humanely. No harsh corrections required.
Helpful Resources
Tired of getting completely different dog training suggestions and advice [...]
Our Dog Training Philosophy
Training should make everyone smile. Positive reinforcement, balanced, [...]
Fearful and Reactive Dogs
So you have a dog that hasn’t read the canine code - must love all people and other dogs. Maybe he's shy, or perhaps he's fearful. What do you do about it?
How to prevent your dog having separation problems
That puppy you brought home last summer who has had constant company and endless walks is going to be facing a disappointing turn of events fairly soon. Now is the time to start considering what becomes of Fido when camps and then schools return to in-person and you’re no longer working from home.
