by Judit Arroyo | Jul 16, 2018 | Blog
Would you ever harm your dog? Can you think of a reason that would make you consider hurting your dog? If you are a trainer, do you ever wonder why some of your clients ignore your warnings and switch to non-positive methods? When I started dog training, I heard...
by Judit Arroyo | May 9, 2018 | Blog
A recent article in the Chicago Tribune discussed a new trend for high-rise apartment and condo buildings: attracting residents through their pets. Urban property managers are adding amenities for dogs, to attract potential buyers to their buildings. These amenities...
by Judit Arroyo | Mar 8, 2018 | Blog
A couple of days ago, my dog Saint and I went to our local tennis court to play a game of fetch before I headed to work. This has now become part of our daily routine and his primary form of exercise. As I tossed the ball for Saint, I noticed a woman and her young dog...
by Judit Arroyo | Mar 3, 2018 | Blog
As the director of training at a facility that also offers doggy daycare, I often get inquiries asking for help in socializing adult dogs with other dogs to stop leash reactivity, aggression, poor manners, and so on. I also see owners bring their dogs to daycare for...
by Judit Arroyo | Mar 1, 2018 | Blog
1. More Petting & Praising How many times do you pet your dog? How many times do you pet your dog outside? During a walk? In the dog park? We don’t think about it much, but most of us tend to pet our dogs only in certain contexts: when we come home from work, when...
by Judit Arroyo | Feb 9, 2018 | Blog
One of my favorite things to do is observe Lilu, my youngest dog. I am always amazed by her intelligence and clever ways of thinking. While I believe many dogs are equally intelligent and clever, I know the most about Lilu because I observe her at home and in various...
