Karen SmithFeb 5, 20233 min readHow do I get my dog to stop jumping ?Dogs jump on people because they are excited, and want attention. Removing the attention removes the reward for jumping. Remember, even...
Karen SmithJan 29, 20232 min readLet's Train Something NewTraining new skills often follow the same path. Once you understand the steps, you can often devise a new game plan for training new...
Karen SmithJan 22, 20232 min readKaren Overall's Relaxation ProtocolUsing a specific protocol, you’ll be able to teach your dog to calmly stay sitting or lying down on a mat through increasingly difficult...
Karen SmithJan 14, 20232 min read"Can Your Dog Sit" ChallengeHere’s a fun challenge for these long winter days to keep you and your dog occupied. It’s also a tool for uncovering potential training...
Karen SmithJan 2, 20233 min readWhat is Cooperative Care ?The focus of cooperative care is to help dogs tolerate physical manipulations and procedures more comfortably. It takes a holistic...
Karen SmithMar 28, 20203 min readWhat's the best way to potty train my puppy?When you get your new puppy, one of the first things you will want to do is housetrain your puppy.
Karen SmithFeb 17, 20202 min readWhy won’t my dog come to me when I call him?There is nothing more joyous than a dog that comes running when you call their name. It makes your heart swell with love and happiness.