Dominance, Punishment, and Corrections… Oh My!
Have you ever heard of a dog being dominant? What about submissive? Have you heard anyone say that the human needs to be the “alpha”,
Expectations of Dog Training
At Your Happy Dog Coach, I don’t train dogs… ** GASP** Instead, I coach the human, based on their desired outcomes, to train their
Dog Parks – Things to Think About
In the past few years, dog parks have become incredibly popular, but there are some things you should know before using a public dog park.
Are Doggy Daycares a Good Idea?
We are (thankfully) evolving to a world where our pets are our family members, and as such, we want the best for our dogs, even
Choosing a Dog Trainer – Tips & Flags
So, since we’re learning together, I wanted to share something that I didn’t know even four years ago: Dog Training Is A Completely Unregulated Profession
Amazing Analogies To Support Your Dog
When it comes to understanding this “new”* way of dog training, one where we are guardians of the dog rather than it’s owner, one where
Babies and Dogs
Many of us have dogs before we bring a baby into the world and into our homes. We love our fur babies so much, we
To Force or Not to Force, that is the Question
Picture this: Your arm is broken. You need to be able to continue living your life, so you get someone to wrap it up for
The Number One Tool to Teach Your Dog
Sit. Down. Off. Stay. Leave it. Those are all pretty great commands or cues to teach your dog. But Your Happy Dog Coach believes that
Nail Trimming
It may sound crazy, but it is possible to trim your dogs nails yourself! Creating a positive association with nail trims, at home in the
Obedience… or not?
When you get a puppy, you want them to grow up to be the best dog you ever had, right? So you take them to
Socialization – What is it, really?
“Socialize” “Socialize” “Socialize” If you’ve ever gotten a puppy or known anyone with a dog, I’m sure you’ve heard them talk about making sure your