The Weekly High Five ๐พ One Quick Win ๐ One Video to Watch ๐ One Post I Loved Hey Reader,December is here, which means cold weather walks, dogs who still pull like sled dogs, and Christmas dinner prep that's about to cover every counter in your house. Speaking of which, if your dog counter surfs now, they're going to be a nightmare when that holiday meal is resting on the counter. This week I'm sharing how to stop the stealing before Christmas chaos hits, revealing the real reasons dogs pull...
10 days agoย โขย 2 min read
The Weekly High Five ๐พ Hey there, Your dog was doing great for a while. Then suddenly it's like they forgot everything. Here's the deal. It's probably not your dog being stubborn. And it's probably not that the training method doesn't work. The missing piece? Consistency. I know what you're thinking. "Pam, I've heard this a million times." But most people think they're being consistent when they're actually all over the place. The Power of Just Showing Up Before I became a trainer, my dog Pal...
24 days agoย โขย 2 min read
The Weekly High Five ๐พ One Quick Win ๐ One Video to Watch ๐ One Post I Loved Hey Reader,Fifteen days until Thanksgiving. That's it. If your dog doesn't have a solid "go to your spot" command right now, the next two weeks are crucial. Because when fifteen people show up at your door, you need somewhere to send your dog that isn't "go be crazy somewhere else." This week I'm teaching you the one command that will save your Thanksgiving, revealing why force-free training actually gets better...
about 1 month agoย โขย 2 min read
The Weekly High Five ๐พ One Quick Win ๐ One Video to Watch ๐ One Post I Loved Hey Reader,Let's be real. Thanksgiving is three weeks away and if you wait until the day before to think about how your dog's going to handle a house full of guests, you're already behind. Here's the thing. Whatever your dog does on a random Tuesday when someone comes over? They're going to do that on Thanksgiving. But way worse. With more people. And turkey on the table. So if your dog jumps now, they'll jump then....
about 1 month agoย โขย 2 min read
The Weekly High Five ๐พ Hey there, I've been getting a ton of calls lately about off-leash recall. And when I dig into it with these families, it's always the same story: "We've tried treats. We've practiced in the yard. But the second we're at the park and my dog sees another dog? Gone. It's like I don't exist." Sound familiar? Here's what's probably happening. You're not doing anything wrong. Your dog isn't stubborn or broken. The issue? Most people skip the foundation work and jump straight...
about 1 month agoย โขย 2 min read
The Weekly High Five ๐พ One Quick Win ๐ One Video to Watch ๐ One Post I Loved Hey Reader,Cold weather is settling in, which means shorter walks and more indoor time. If your dog is getting bored and restless, you need activities that tire them out mentally without requiring much space or setup. This week, I'm sharing a simple indoor enrichment game that works wonders, teaching you how to stop your dog from stealing everything in sight, and celebrating the pure joy dogs show when it's walk...
about 2 months agoย โขย 2 min read
The Weekly High Five ๐พ Hey there, I'm doing something different this week. No quick tips or training videos today. I need to tell you about something I've been keeping separate from my training work. A few weeks ago, I got a message from someone after our session together. Her dog had been acting anxious. Training wasn't helping. The vet couldn't find anything wrong. She was stuck. So we did something different. I connected with both her dogs through animal communication. The anxious one was...
about 2 months agoย โขย 2 min read
The Weekly High Five ๐พ One Quick Win ๐ One Video to Watch ๐ One Post I Loved Hey Reader,Ever feel like your dog knew a command perfectly last week but suddenly acts like they've never heard it before? You're not imagining it. And it's probably not your dog's fault. This week, I'm revealing the three secrets that make training actually stick for life, sharing a crucial safety skill you need before Halloween candy litters the sidewalks, and highlighting why your dog's physical fitness matters...
2 months agoย โขย 2 min read
The Weekly High Five ๐พ One Quick Win ๐ One Video to Watch ๐ One Post I Loved Hey Reader,Halloween is just around the corner, and with constant doorbell ringing and excited trick-or-treaters, it's prime time for dogs to bolt out open doors. This week, I'm sharing a crucial safety technique to prevent door dashing before the chaos begins, giving you everything you need to help your dog survive Halloween stress-free, and teaching an impressive positioning trick that's perfect for managing your...
2 months agoย โขย 2 min read