Being able to tell your dog to go here – now – is a huge help when you are late for work, it is pouring rain, you are not feeling well, you’re traveling, expecting guests, etc. And not to worry, … Continue reading →

Congrats on your new companion! Now, even previously tidy dogs can be thrown off after being in a shelter or rescue and coming to your new home. So here are some ideas to help him settle in and get back … Continue reading →

So, you’ve just got a new puppy and you’re getting them used to the house (visit somewhere like PuppyLists if you’re still struggling to think of a name for them!), but it’s proving harder than you thought. Any problem-solving exercise … Continue reading →

One sweet couple called me in because their beloved older dog was going to the bathroom all over the house. I told them the truth: she was old, she was having a hard time controlling herself, she was getting forgetful. … Continue reading →

Submissive urination, as it’s called, is canine politeness taken to a damp level. Prime times for this are when you, or anyone else, enters your home or if you scold the dog. This has nothing to do with housebreaking. It … Continue reading →