This isn’t a flashy obedience command. It’s not a trick. But it builds the kind of calm, respectful, relaxed relationship that makes do anything, go anywhere dogs.

Being a dog trainer doesn’t mean that my dogs are perfect.  What it does mean, is that I know how to best prevent issues, how to address them efficiently when they happen, and what will happen if we don’t do those things.

In this post, I share my thoughts, experiences, and training plans living with a reactive dog and the human who loves her.