Exciting news in my family: My parents are in the process of adopting a rescue dog from a local shelter. (I'm so excited for them!) After they were approved for adoption, they received a "letter" from their new pup. I wanted to share it with you because it's full of great advice for navigating the first… Continue reading A Letter from Your New Rescue Dog
Category: Training
Training Your Dog? Why You Need a Marker Word
So you brought home a dog and you’re ready to train her. Where do you start? Luckily, the first step is the easiest: Pick your marker word. A marker word is the word you’ll use when your dog does something right — when she sits when you ask, when she comes when you call, you… Continue reading Training Your Dog? Why You Need a Marker Word