When teaching obedience, one of the most common questions I get is about the difference between an Implied Stay and a Taught Stay . Both are useful, but they work differently, and understanding them helps you choose what fits your dog and your lifestyle best. An Implied Stay is exactly what it sounds like. When you tell your dog to “Sit,” “Down,” or “Place,” the stay is built into the command. The dog learns that once they do the behavior, they should remain in that positio

Jumping on guests and door dashing are two of the most common frustrations I hear from dog owners. These behaviors usually come from the same root cause: a clear lack of boundaries, structure, and respect. The dog simply doesn’t respect you or the person coming through the door. Dogs are very opportunistic. If you give them an inch, they will take a mile. If you let them get away with even the smallest things, they will start running all over you and running your house. One o

I work with a lot of great owners who truly care about their dogs and want them to be well-behaved. Most people have the best intentions, but even then, a few common mistakes show up again and again. These mistakes often hold dogs back from reaching their full potential and can create unnecessary frustration for both the owner and the dog. Here are the two biggest ones I see on a regular basis, along with why they matter and what tends to happen when they go unaddressed. 1. N