In dog training, ignoring your problems is sometimes a good thing
By Heidi Clayton Does your dog have the uncanny ability to know when you are on an important phone call and choose that time to stand directly in front of you and bark incessantly in your face, demanding attention? Do they continue to interrupt your phone call even...
Using lures for dog training
By Heidi Clayton My dog training business is primarily focused on reward-based and positive motivation training. I have found that reward-based training is the most effective way to train my dogs. To teach my dogs new skills, I use rewards to elicit the behaviors I...
Meet the breed: the Irish Terrier
By Heidi Clayton In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, let’s get to know the eye-catching Irish Terrier. One of the flashiest dogs you will ever see, everything about the Irish Terrier catches your eye, from their true Irish red color to their equally daredevil...
Meet the breed: Curly-Coated Retriever
By Heidi Clayton While the Labrador and Golden Retrievers occupy the No. 2 and No. 3 spots on the American Kennel Club’s list of most popular breeds, there are a few other retrieving dogs that do not get the love that I feel they should! One of my favorite...
