by Tails of Success | Sep 5, 2012 | General Training & Behavior
By Sherri Romig CPDT-KA Working with dogs that have extreme trust and fear issues can be difficult. Often, the training methods that we are familiar with are simply too much for these dogs, and it is necessary for us to look outside the box for another way to relate...
by Tails of Success | Mar 10, 2011 | General Training & Behavior
By Sherri Romig CPDT-KA There is a lot of misinformation out there about playing the game of Tug with your dog. Dire warnings and arbitrary rules abound: – If you play tug with your dog he will become aggressive. – You must retain possession of the toy at...
by Tails of Success | Nov 20, 2010 | General Training & Behavior
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...
by Tails of Success | Aug 5, 2010 | General Training & Behavior
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...
by Tails of Success | Apr 5, 2009 | General Training & Behavior
By Sherri Romig CPDT-KA The “Big 3” are three concepts that are so important that they apply to every dog, every situation. Before we can begin a successful behavior modification plan, it is crucial to understand and implement all aspects of the Big 3: Exercise,...
by Tails of Success | Mar 1, 2008 | General Training & Behavior
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...
