We have all been there. Your dog is barking at the window, chewing the TV Remote, or pulling you down the sidewalk like a runaway freight train. In those moments of frustration, it is easy to focus entirely on how to make them stop. But what if the secret to a well-behaved dog isn’t stopping the bad behavior, but actively championing the good? Well that is the core philosophy behind positive reinforcement dog training. Instead of using force, fear, or corrections to disciplin

What is considered the most important period in your dog’s life? It’s the Socialization Period which runs from about 3 weeks of age to about 12 weeks of age. This sensitive period is considered the most influential 9 weeks of a dog’s life because a small amount of experience can produce a big effect on later behavior, both good and bad. During the Socialization Period, puppies learn about social relationships with people, other canines and other animals that might be part

I really can’t remember a time in my life without dogs. They have always been an important part of my life, and that lifelong love of dogs eventually grew into a passion for helping dogs and their people live and work together successfully. I am the owner of K-10 Dog Training in Mexico, NY, which I began as a part-time business in 2007. Over the years, my family has included quite a few dogs—including a period when we had six dogs! I have to admit that I was a true foster fai

Below is an example of what I mean when I say that dogs do not generalize well. I have been working with my Strutter on a controlled...