By: Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA The "Come" cue is one of the more difficult cues for dogs to master because it is not only about...

by: Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA Our lives are so interwined with our dogs. Sometimes, more than we realize in the busy pace of...

Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA I recently released an online course for do-it-yourself rattlesnake avoidance training geared toward...

Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA Lack of focus is a common problem for dog owners everywhere. Puppies or adult dogs can easily get...

Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA Dogs lack what humans treasure most dearly: autonomy.  They do not get to decide what to eat, when...

Eileen Koval, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA I meant to write about this a while ago when I had several new cases within a week involving various types...

Eileen Koval, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA Puppy socialization has always been an important topic, but even more so during the last year when...

Eileen Koval, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA I am writing this because I have worked with many people recently who either skipped or quit early...

By: Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, MSc Fear and phobia are often used interchangeably, but they are two very different things....

I have used a variety of store bought dog treats over the years, and have often run into problems finding ones that worked well for training. This was made all the more difficult with our dogs' food sensitivities. The solution: easy, homemade dog treats. These recipes make soft dog treats that great for training. The ingredients in these recipes can easily be swapped to suit your dogs' taste buds or diet. Believe me, the recipes are difficult to mess up. Dogs are very fo

Many people view dog parks as the most fun place a dog could ever go. The thought of dogs romping around together in the grass brings...

Lately, I have faced my own challenges since getting our puppy, Beowulf. He is a real doll. Fast, spunky, insanely toy driven. Eager...

This is a great frustration among dog parents and handlers. Our dogs sudden act terrified of something that does not seem scary at all. ...

Some dogs love food...any kind of food...any time. Their stomachs seem bottomless. Other dogs could play fetch or tug all day long. ...