Welcome to the “It’s Not the Dog” Blog

Occasionally, I will share quick tips and quick videos when inspiration strikes me.

Life of a Foster Family

Life of a Foster Family

I know it has been a long time since you heard from me last, let alone when I announced with you one of my workshops where I either answer dog training questions for dog owners or where I explained the importance of fresh nutrition for dogs. But there is a reason why...

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You cannot not train your dog.

You cannot not train your dog. In other words, not training your dog is another form of training. I meet a lot of people who don’t teach their dog good manners and discipline and at the end, the dogs are trained to be annoying, disobedient, and many times even...

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Next Workshop Coming Right Up!

Next Workshop Coming Right Up!

Attn. Dog Guardians, Dog Adopters, Foster Dog Guardians, Dog Lovers, and Dog Advocates Adopting a dog from a rescue group / animal control or buying a dog from a breeder brings a lot of excitement, hope, and expectations. You may think, like so many people, taking...

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Does your dog growl at people?

Does your dog growl at people?

Dogs communicate to and with us all the time. Whether they bark, growl, shake, or cower - they communicate not only with their voice but also with their body Unfortunately, most humans don’t listen or don’t know how to interpret their language. Just last week a lady...

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Children and Dogs

Children and Dogs

This week I heard the story about little Lilly; she is a 6-month old puppy that was dropped off by her family at a vet's office with the request to euthanize her. Lilly supposedly snapped at one of their children and barked at the dog park and therefore the family...

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My humble Beginnings

My humble Beginnings

If you had told me ten years ago that one day I would be completely passionate about dogs, I would have asked you what you had been smoking. 😉 I never took care of a dog in my life before and I pretty much enjoyed my freedom. Sure when I was a child, I wanted a dog...

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Learning From others

Learning From others

Ask people for their opinions, knowledge, and expertise - but think for yourself whether it makes sense to you. In the Schutzhund sport, I learned very quickly but many people are just followers. They do what their trainer tells them to do. They never question the...

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First Day of Tracking

Since Shelby has such a strong food drive we thought that she is a great candidate for tracking. Anytime I take her out for a walk, she spends minutes at a time sniffing the ground, checking here and there, picking up all kind of crap. I always have to watch her and...

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