by Vanesssa Taylor | Jun 19, 2026 | Basic & Advanced Obedience, Leash & Reactivity Training
Your dog is walking beside you with slack in the leash—but their nose is six inches ahead of your knee. Is that wrong? Not if you asked for a relaxed walk. One reason leash training becomes confusing is that loose-leash walking and heel are often treated like the same...
by Vanesssa Taylor | May 26, 2026 | Basic & Advanced Obedience
Your dog knows sit. But the door opens and they rush through it. You call them outside and suddenly “come” appears to have vanished from their vocabulary. A guest arrives and the same dog who sat perfectly five minutes ago is now jumping, spinning, and ignoring you....
by Vanesssa Taylor | Apr 10, 2026 | Leash & Reactivity Training
The leash is tight before you even reach the sidewalk. You shorten it. Your dog leans harder. You stop. They pull again the second you move. Learning how to stop a dog from pulling on the leash is not about winning a strength contest. It is about changing the pattern...
