The Gift of Growling

By Sherri Romig CPDT-KA Believe it or not, a growl is a wonderful thing. When our dogs growl, they are simply letting us know that something about the situation is making them uncomfortable. Our job is to acknowledge their feelings and then figure out why they feel...

Stubborn Dog?

By Sherri Romig CPDT-KA When our dogs refuse to comply with our cues, it’s easy to place the blame, labeling the dog as stubborn, stupid, or even dominant. However, perhaps it’s time that we take some responsibility at the other end of the leash. Let’s take a look at...

Think Positive!

By Sherri Romig CPDT-KA When I first began my career as a dog trainer, I worked for a man who was still using the old-fashioned, compulsion style of dog training. This style involves the use of equipment like prong collars or choke chains and giving the dog collar...