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Dog training and behavior advice from Certified Trainer, Michelle Wieser

Recommended Equipment

Set your dog up to succeed with humane and enriching equipment. My previous dog, Gypsy, suffered from neck pain due to collars designed...

Is your dog ready for off-leash adventures?

There's nothing more soothing than wandering in the forest with my dog. It's our time to de-stress, connect, enjoy the silence... and the...

What is Clicker Training?

Clicker training is an animal training method based on behavioral psychology. It's also an effective, safe, and humane way to train your...

'Touch' the handy behavior you didn't know you needed (until now).

Targeting can be an extremely useful concept that can be used to direct a new puppy or dog toward appropriate behaviors. What is...

Does your dog understand the concept of responding to a cue?

What is a cue? Sometimes referred to as a command, most cues are words or hand gestures that we use to communicate what behavior we want...

'Watch Me' Teaching Eye Contact

Eye contact is one of the most useful behaviors you'll ever teach your dog, and the first step toward building a strong connection with...

I love you, but 'Go to Bed'

We all love our dogs, but at some point you want him to just go lie down! The ability to settle is an important behavior for every dog....

Achieve Reliable Loose Leash Walking

Does your arm hurt? Achieving reliable loose leash walking in distracting environments is possible, if you have a strategy. I wish I had...