Want to Be a Dog Whisperer? Try THIS.

It's not very often that I come across an article or post from other dog trainer that makes me yell, YES! PERFECTION! THANK YOU!!  I found one today. I am taking the time to sit down and share this with you because it is one of the most powerful and effective ways to listen and communicate …

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Why Training Is Essential

Training is not a luxury, but a key component to good animal care. There are many reasons people choose to train an animal.  Some people train animals to avoid being bitten, attacked, or crushed by them.  Some people train animals to avoid being their next meal.  Some people train animals to make their lives easier …

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Ask and It Is Given: Why Force-Free Is the Way to Go!

Why would you force someone to do something when you can just ask them politely? This is what many animal trainers have been trying to teach the public (and our fellow "old school" trainers and colleagues for years). Thankfully, now we are seeing it happen in almost every species! Rabbits are one of the many …

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