What is Clicker Training? Clicker Training is an animal training method that relies on marking a desirable behavior and rewarding it. A clicker is a small plastic device that fits in your hand, with a button makes a distinctive “CLICK” sound when pressed.  To your pet, the “click” will mean only one thing: a reward […]

Noise Phobias: thunderstorms, vacuums, and fireworks. Oh my! If your dog is fearful of storms, fireworks, strong winds, the smoke detector, the vacuum, or other sounds, you are not alone!  More than 20% of dogs have some level of noise phobia.  My dog, Hilda, often shakes, pants, and paces any time she hears rain outside. […]

I have some exciting news!!  For those of you who don’t already know, our household gained a new family member.  And we are absolutely in love! From her cute squishy face, her velvet soft hair, and that adorable little nose…she just has a way of melting our hearts. But, there are no late-night feedings and diaper […]