In-Home Training for You & Your Dog
Learn to Speak Dog
Achieve a true understanding of your dogs by learning the natural communication that dogs instinctively know. Read more...
This Month's Adopt-a-Dog
Meet Sophie! Sophie is a sweet, loving, playful 65lb Lab/Rottweiler mix available for adoption at the Fauquier SPCA. Click here to find out more...
Choosing the Right Collar
There are so many different types of collars these days. How do you decide which is the best tool for you to leash train your dog?
The Importance of Touch
Dogs are very physical creatures, much more so than we are. They perceive the world in a more tactile way than we do. Read more...
The Leashed Walk
Leash walking your dog is the most important thing you can do for your dog. It provides an outlet for his physical energy, it reinforces the natural Leader-Follower relationship between handler and dog, it helps strengthen your bond with your dog, and it provides endless opportunities to train him—think of it ...
Communication
Successful communication is vital in any relationship whether it's between two people, a person and a dog, and even between a dog and a horse. Here, the horse is clearly communicating that he wants Aston the dog to keep his distance. Aston understands and accepts the boundary set by the horse. ...
Peaceful Co-Existence
In a stable pack, all the pack members get along peacefully. The stability of the pack comes from a calm and confident leader who provides for the needs of the pack: food and safety of course, but also structure, guidance and—for domesticated dogs—proper exercise. Once you learn how to provide ...
Meet Morgan
Yes, our own Morgan was originally a foster dog. In June 2008, Virginia German Shepherd Rescue contacted me to evaluate a dog who was returned to a local animal shelter. I then relayed the story to Carlos, thinking it would make a nice addition to his student film, so he ...
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