Does your dog say ‘Please’?

Does your dog say ‘Please’?

by | Jan 9, 2016 | Training Tips

Does your dog know how to say please? Now, I’m not just talking about sitting up and begging for something they want with those big eyes. I’m talking about politely asking for something they want. Dogs don’t come with built-in manners. If they want...
Train Your Dog to Come When Called

Train Your Dog to Come When Called

by | Dec 7, 2015 | Training Tips

Almost every phone call, email, or conversation I have with someone about their dog’s training needs includes the statement “And he just doesn’t come when I call him!”. Teaching your dog to “come” (also known as a “recall”) is not just a nice trick, it is...
HIPAA and the Therapy Dog

HIPAA and the Therapy Dog

by | Nov 16, 2015 | Therapy Dogs

It can be difficult to navigate HIPAA and privacy laws with your therapy dog volunteer work. Many facilities do not offer a detailed training, or do not offer therapy dog specific HIPAA training. My hope is that this hand-out, HIPAA and the Therapy Dog, from High...