https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/prepupcounseling monthly 0.5 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1774275873417-FY6ET69JA2K0ZYHUJC2V/unsplash-image-fgpdIFFAoMU.jpg Blog - Start your new pup or dog off right - Whether you’re bringing home a puppy or an adult dog, preparation is the key to success and avoidable frustrations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/5ac7d44c-34f9-4552-8ab7-8b87e673c036/patsy2.jpg Blog - Start your new pup or dog off right - Thirty years ago I brought home this sweet girl, Patsy, of whom I have fond memories but few good photos. I got lots of bad advice from self-proclaimed dog expert friends about how to settle her into her new home with me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1774275629240-MJEOQMKMKZP9T2DDEFZ9/unsplash-image-fliwkBbS7oM.jpg Blog - Start your new pup or dog off right - Puppies will have different needs right off the bat than an adult dog. But even adult dogs will benefit from learning house rules such as where to “go,” what they can chew, where to sleep, and so forth. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/socializingyournewadultdog monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1771949401375-IFKZJ8OZ8F8HZN2EPP8P/unsplash-image-m7LY25gf0iI.jpg Blog - Socializing your new adult dog - Have you adopted or rehomed an adult dog? Good for you! Discover how to keep them feeling safe as they settle into their new Life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/cce84175-7b72-4877-97f7-a95199eb4bbf/Petey+at+Buddhist+Center.png Blog - Socializing your new adult dog - When we brought home our dog Petey he was 2 years old and hadn’t met too many people in his life as he’d mostly lived in rescues. On neighborhood walks we let him call the shots as to whether he wanted to approach and be pet by people. I think he is enjoying himself, don’t you? https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/justsaynotosayingno monthly 0.5 2026-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1769535131360-2KW0WUJHTJ8HRLA7YK8X/unsplash-image-2TzSuQZOHe4.jpg Blog - Just say no to saying “No” - Do you find yourself saying “no” to your dog all the time? The power of a positive “Yes” can work wonders — on your dog, and on you. Read on! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/65f55ad2-48e2-43fa-bf0d-8791ed45d643/IMG_1800.jpeg Blog - Just say no to saying “No” - The current state of our kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/528129c9-4690-497f-b6a6-ab5ea15d9e39/IMG_1187.jpeg Blog - Just say no to saying “No” - With the construction going on we are all pretty much hanging out in one room. We put this relocated dog bed under the relocated table and TV, and give Daisy and (here) Petey lots of gentle praise for using it rather than plunking down in front of the fireplace, where we would have to step over or around him. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/howlongwilltrainingtake monthly 0.5 2026-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1768338523558-WRFU0VGQEXQP5IRS1E1K/unsplash-image-G8cB8hY3yvU.jpg Blog - FAQ: “How long will training take?” - many factors go into how long training will take. The short and accurate answer is: It Depends. Read on to find out why! https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/thedogso2025 monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1766002316250-JJ4OJ0KKNL994AKWJ442/unsplash-image-9JnXhq6rZ8g.jpg Blog - The Dogs of 2025 - I’m honored to have met with all these puppos and their people this past year. There are actually more dogs than the ones pictured, but I don’t always have photos to share! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1766002705440-CJYGQ6FJZW9WTHXIRSPX/1.png Blog - The Dogs of 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1766002705454-YMNWQ84OGK2T5LEQXOMT/2.png Blog - The Dogs of 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1766002711267-FP6HYGSO4ZEKFFUZDYY4/3.png Blog - The Dogs of 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/96320e99-11fb-43bc-9d72-237eb1961b2d/IMG_0182.jpeg Blog - The Dogs of 2025 - Our dogs Daisy and Petey wish you a restful, peaceful, and cozy holiday, full of squeakies and treatos. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/thebig3ofverybigfeelings monthly 0.5 2025-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1765808663713-5U4NV555Q7EZPOOVGCXR/unsplash-image-wFdg6NvA5fY.jpg Blog - The Big Three of Very Big Feelings - Ears flat back against the head, wide open eyes, tightly closed mouth. This dog’s body language tells us she is worried about something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1764697884802-P8P8RWEKZZ3OBNPXJZKL/unsplash-image-EScCHx_ZR8Y.jpg Blog - The Big Three of Very Big Feelings - Note that this worried dog isn’t moving away from the approaching baby. It’s a myth that a worried or frightened dog will always move away. They’re just as likely to stay put and use their communication tools — stares, growls, snaps, and bites — to make the baby (who understands none of these) move away. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/tipsfromtoptrainers monthly 0.5 2025-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1764697556211-F127CMLBO32LQBE8K68D/unsplash-image-DAhcXRQciY4.jpg Blog - Tips from Top Trainers - This puppo is learning that resting calmly during brushing predicts very yummy things happening. Positive reinforcement at its finest! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1764697884802-P8P8RWEKZZ3OBNPXJZKL/unsplash-image-EScCHx_ZR8Y.jpg Blog - Tips from Top Trainers - Body Language Alert: This dog is very, very worried about the nearness of the baby and does not feel safe. There are multiple body language indications, such as the dog’s body shifted away from the baby, pulling her head back, staring hard at the baby, and a tightly closed mouth. Dogs have a threshold of being in an uncomfortable situation, just as we do, and tend to respond with growls, snaps, and bites to make the scary thing move away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1763566804818-2L1DBD74OR6CA6087YIU/unsplash-image-2iifuqZZLuU.jpg Blog - Tips from Top Trainers - And finally, from our teacher and mentor Jean Donaldson, Founder of The Academy for Dog Trainers: My favorite dog training tip is to gladly and gleefully use plenty of food. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/doineedtocarrytreatsforever monthly 0.5 2025-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1763566671690-9NI0ZCUSP97F8KXL6BLW/unsplash-image-_Cuc_nXXkSI.jpg Blog - Q: Do I need to carry dog treats forever? - Dogs vary in their learning ability and reinforcement needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1763566804818-2L1DBD74OR6CA6087YIU/unsplash-image-2iifuqZZLuU.jpg Blog - Q: Do I need to carry dog treats forever? - All dogs are motivated by food rewards, so try a few different kinds to see which are most exciting for your dog. I have had client dogs who would follow me anywhere for a meatball, and others who spit It out! https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/homefortheholidays monthly 0.5 2025-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1741b29c-9429-457d-a28a-571d58210ec2/IMG_0571.jpeg Blog - Are you ready for holiday gatherings? Is your dog? - I think my sister was wondering … “Is he going to be under the table for the entire meal?” Nope! Petey spent dinnertime in his cozy crate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/30229892-fd1d-42a0-8fdf-4010882e990c/petey-crate.png Blog - Are you ready for holiday gatherings? Is your dog? - Our dog Petey could teach masterclasses on counter-surfing and finding dropped food. During the holidays he relaxes in his crate so we needn’t constantly watch him. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/keepyourdogsafeduringrecalltraining monthly 0.5 2025-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1761060168504-8TKO44JGSHQ0U7U59LXW/unsplash-image-5CwzyUTKuUo.jpg Blog - Keep your dog safe during recall training - During recall training, the day will come when you are outside, call your dog to you using your special word or sound and she comes running at top speed back to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/846d0dfe-3c1c-4245-aee9-7abb55b964cc/leashes.png Blog - Keep your dog safe during recall training - Some of our Biothane leashes. We have a 15’, a 20’, two 10’ leashes, and two standard 6’ leashes. I also have a 30’ leash that I use with clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/70b0e5c1-6dc6-4959-8c46-8ef9276397bd/Bald+Mountain+with+arrow.jpg Blog - Keep your dog safe during recall training - We walk in this forest behind our house most days. Up by the mist line live all manner of woodland critters so enticing to our dogs. We 100% know our dogs will chase a critter, given the chance, so we leash them in certain areas and keep a sharp eye on them, calling them back to us and leashing them before they get a chance to run up the hill. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/startyourrescuedogoffright monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/c902d1a7-034c-428e-9653-9b8f48eae701/Denali+Fletcher.jpg Blog - Start your rescue dog off right - Whether you're a first-time or regular adopter of a rescue or shelter dog, you know how exciting (and a bit nerve wracking) it can be when your new dog arrives. Read on for my top tips to help them (and you) settle in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1737148949486-Z8TUO8U7V22LDEJQFU65/dog+hiding+under+bed.jpg Blog - Start your rescue dog off right - Never force a shy or skittish dog to meet someone. Dogs have the right to indicate with their body language “No, thanks, I’d rather not meet you” https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/howtohelpyourreactivedog monthly 0.5 2025-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1759333150273-99CSUP1R4O1X508IV5UJ/unsplash-image-7gvzNlBhb8I.jpg Blog - The #1 thing you can do to help your reactive dog - Nothing can help your reactive dog as much as making their world feel safe. This can look different for different dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1750262792103-EDS3Q1TAHEP20QW0HORC/days+without+very+big+feelings.png Blog - The #1 thing you can do to help your reactive dog - Our training goal is to have as many days without very big feelings as possible. Get started on helping your dog feel safe by scheduling a free online consultation here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/44075d80-f353-449c-9829-3626a898ab03/Living+with+a+Reactive+Dog-for+Recording.png Blog - The #1 thing you can do to help your reactive dog - Check out my exclusive webinar, “Living with a Reactive Dog.” You’ll get lots of ideas on safety as well as helpful downloadable resources. Get it here https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/freeconsultationfaq monthly 0.5 2025-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1758565587844-W427UP7PFMDAHKFPSHNA/unsplash-image-Rn9HYremvBI.jpg Blog - FAQ: “What happens in a free online consultation?” - We’ll discuss your dog, your concerns, and your goals. Read on for the details! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/3f808478-57c3-4bbb-937f-ff3f34874b83/Photo+on+2-15-25+at+9.32%E2%80%AFAM+%232.jpeg Blog - FAQ: “What happens in a free online consultation?” - I often bring my peppermint tea to online meetings. Odds are that our dog Petey will be snoozing behind me https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/7thingstoknowaboutdogswithverybigfeelings monthly 0.5 2025-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1752759384403-TUQU3BZ7U6GYHBYTZLW4/snarling+dog.jpg Blog - 7 things to know about dogs with Very Big Feelings - Dogs who run and hide or growl, snarl, and lunge at people and other dogs have Very Big Feelings about their world. They’re not trying to give you a hard time. They’re having a hard time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/6c059986-ca6b-4aa0-ab35-86673cf3ff25/Living+with+a+Reactive+Dog+%281%29.png Blog - 7 things to know about dogs with Very Big Feelings - Check out my 39-minute on-demand webinar, where you’ll learn about the nature of reactive behavior, and how you can start today to help your dog. Click here for more about “Living With a Reactive Dog.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1758029194506-G9P8LUGRT1ATU5UOOZLK/unsplash-image-ZHys6xN7sUE.jpg Blog - 7 things to know about dogs with Very Big Feelings - Prescription anti-anxiety medication combined with rewards-based behavior modification is today’s best practice when working with your fearful dog. discussing medication with your vet should be your first step, not your last resort, when working with a dog who has Very Big Feelings. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/politeleashwalking101 monthly 0.5 2025-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/15d132d3-94bd-4215-b72a-9ba356ed3bc8/pit-bll-on-a-walk-min.png Blog - Polite leash walking 101 - It’s entirely possible to teach your dog to walk politely without pulling. But do you really need to? Read on! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/b3ea21f1-50b4-4c5b-8527-61eec76c8df9/IMG_0651.jpeg Blog - Polite leash walking 101 - Our dog Daisy is wearing both her head collar (around her nose) and her no-pull harness, which gives us options when on a walk. Dogs need to get used to wearing a head collar in very easy, brief training sessions. Most head collars come with video tutorials. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/easywinsforyouandyourdog monthly 0.5 2025-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1756996585354-896MYY89TPSFF0MYG7JO/unsplash-image-98KlbUsOO_w.jpg Blog - Easy wins for you and your dog - whether it’s a game, a competition, or dog training, we all need an easy win sometimes. this goes double for a dog who has very big feelings! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/52d2954b-42dd-4ce6-b88d-81e494065f72/IMG_0870.JPG Blog - Easy wins for you and your dog - A grainy photo of our adorable puppy Daisy, in her foster home 11 years ago. We fell in love with her (and her Tina Turner ear-do) but had no idea of the complexity of her fears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1756997273987-KD55MY29B5WR6TE9LM0L/unsplash-image-djEJuslP24k.jpg Blog - Easy wins for you and your dog - Note that your dog doesn’t need to do anything but eat the treats: you’re not asking her to sit, touch your hand, or look at you. All she has to do is look down and eat the treats until the scary thing passes. Photo by Danielle-Claude Bélanger on Unsplash https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/hipreplacementsanddogtraining monthly 0.5 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1756235565155-HL22XDLLAO93OF1P7LBB/unsplash-image-XiZ7pRvCzro.jpg Blog - The ways my hip replacement reminded me about dog training - Since I’ve just seen my surgeon for my one-year follow up (everything is great!), I thought it was time to bring back this very popular column. Yes, I’m jogging again! No, those aren’t my legs!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/d1bb1d0c-b9ea-427f-8f95-5570b291bd25/jog.png Blog - The ways my hip replacement reminded me about dog training - 2025 update: I’m jogging 2 - 3 miles again, pain-free! Yeah, I’m slow … so what? :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/c367a3b2-fda0-412f-a51b-485363ed4380/FullSizeRender.jpeg Blog - The ways my hip replacement reminded me about dog training - Rest was part of my homework and is critical to both physical recovery and to training and learning. That’s why your dog is usually ready for a nap after a training session with me. during my recovery, Petey was always ready to plop down and remind me that it was time for a nap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/ec07b809-30b0-47ee-904c-3cca5037e272/sal+chart.png Blog - The ways my hip replacement reminded me about dog training - A typical progress chart for a dog with separation anxiety. As in physical therapy, homework sessions are deliberately designed to have easier and more challenging lessons. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/enrichmentforyourseniordog-xl388 monthly 0.5 2025-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1755626118169-ASJB2TCRMKE50UN414I7/unsplash-image-SH9Hl5dLesQ.jpg Blog - My most-read blogs of 2025 - I’d intended to send these along closer to mid-year ... but better late than never! Here are my top five blogs of 2025, in case you missed them. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/enrichmentforyourseniordog monthly 0.5 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1755112519889-5ROAFI3BEETUGVOZUWYE/unsplash-image-ud2mfVa983I.jpg Blog - Enrichment for your senior dog - Quality of life is essential for all older creatures, dogs and people alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/69f82f47-ada5-41c0-bb8b-72d7aeda7116/winnie.jpeg Blog - Enrichment for your senior dog - Our dearly missed Winifred Tigerlily was 14 in this photo, and enjoyed just laying in the grass and sniffing the air in our backyard. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/easyenrichmentforyourdog monthly 0.5 2025-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1754329899720-A0VF2FIZMHAPL6NEN0A6/unsplash-image-5KyqawnSxBc.jpg Blog - Easy enrichment for your dog - Read on to discover what enrichment is, why your dog needs it, and how to get started! This dog is replicating scavenging for food outside by hunting for kibble inside, in a snuffle mat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1754330235951-C76WIQXOHLG4XER77T2R/unsplash-image-BZSulJEyhSE.jpg Blog - Easy enrichment for your dog - Digging is an immensely enriching activity for dogs and — yes! — should be encouraged. You can Create a digging pit with a kiddie pool, find a place in your yard your dog can dig, or even purchase an indoor digging pit toy. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/rewardthosecheckins monthly 0.5 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/462c5baf-1316-47be-ad28-f18cea02f009/pup+looking+up.jpg Blog - Reward those check-ins - one of the first things i teach all clients is to reward their dog for paying attention to them. This isn’t as easy as it sounds! It takes good observation skills, great timing, and fantastic treats! https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/aggressivebehaviorindogs monthly 0.5 2025-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/d6acdf0e-fbf0-4002-b13c-e6ec42ed309b/IMG_1599.jpg Blog - Aggressive behavior in dogs - Sweet Buddy gets upset and can engage in aggressive-looking behavior in certain situations. we’re working together both to reduce exposure to those scary scenarios and to teach him that they predict most excellent things for him, and he is doing so well! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/e184d57e-1a87-444d-84cc-782289ed26da/leash+frustration.jpg Blog - Aggressive behavior in dogs - repeatedly Pulling on leash due to excitement can eventually turn into frustration and aggressive behavior. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/betterrewardsforbetterbehavior monthly 0.5 2025-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/f7f129e5-a19b-42a8-81d6-1b8fd9e5cdcd/Lupita+Strong.jpeg Blog - Better rewards for better behavior - Little Lupita gets hot dogs when she is learning a new behavior and something less exciting (but still special) when practicing something she knows well. What food rewards does your dog prefer? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1752091838644-CIDN3ZTIL4T5UA93EPPA/unsplash-image-2iifuqZZLuU.jpg Blog - Better rewards for better behavior - Use a variety of high-value food rewards during training. These can be people food or very special ready-made dog training rewards, not everyday biscuits. For fast and efficient training, wear a large treat pouch that can fit several types of rewards. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/afirstaidkitforyourdog monthly 0.5 2025-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/06c2bb4e-0e2c-4577-8f6d-8618b589f816/woman+with+dog+and+first+aid+kit.png Blog - A first-aid kit for your dog - Having a first-aid kit for your dog can bring you peace of mind in an emergency. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/2dcf9d44-0a03-4cb3-9f65-e9bac9e962a6/kit+items+copy.png Blog - A first-aid kit for your dog - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/olderdogsbenefitfromtrainingtoo monthly 0.5 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1750862402226-J6Y70LTMVO5FI9PAC9OC/unsplash-image-ZRZSmK362Xw.jpg Blog - Older dogs benefit from training, too - A little gray around the muzzle doesn’t mean it’s time for your dog to stop learning. Just as in humans, lifelong brain-work is enriching and can improve a dog’s quality of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/9647015c-6224-4e3f-91e4-155393a7096d/IMG_1582.jpeg Blog - Older dogs benefit from training, too - Gabby is an older gal and a recently rescued dog who’s getting a manners brush-up. Here, We’re working on her going to her “place” and relaxing. Being able to go to a certain bed or mat and not be underfoot is very useful in many situations! https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/safetyisourgoal monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/05f5b5a2-3d67-4d43-b6e1-530525dd7e05/days+without+very+big+feelings.png Blog - Safety is our goal - You know those workplace safety signs that list days without an accident … The higher the number, the better! The same idea applies to your dog avoiding very big feelings for days on end. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/howdogsbecomefearful monthly 0.5 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/c742bd5f-2f8c-4d2b-9e42-3e5e398aa023/shy+dog.png Blog - How dogs become fearful … let me count the ways - most dogs with aggressive behavior are afraid. They don't feel safe, and their behavior reflects an attempt to create safety for themselves. However, Not all fear manifests as barking and lunging. A dog who hides is also attempting to create safety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1740668250368-V5V32NW7NGCVPYSOKYO9/dog+snarling+over+toy.jpg Blog - How dogs become fearful … let me count the ways - This dog is resource-guarding her toy and is afraid that the person approaching will remove it. This dog is resource-guarding her toy and is afraid that the person approaching will remove it. The snarling is a way to tell the approaching person to go away (to increase their distance from the dog and her item). https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/doesyourdogcomewhencalled monthly 0.5 2025-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1748967548239-WQAJ41BYNQ6J54D5OUV4/unsplash-image-tHH61GubElY.jpg Blog - Does your dog come when called … sometimes? tighten up your training with these tips https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/top2tipsfordogandbabysafety monthly 0.5 2025-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1748443667269-9BEOVJK092IBCMVYTEWB/unsplash-image-EScCHx_ZR8Y.jpg Blog - Top 2 tips for baby-dog safety - This dog is concerned about the baby’s nearness. See how he leans his body away, has a tightly closed mouth, and is pulling his head back a little. A dog in such a situation may not choose to move away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1748444770734-G92XHZDGW8X7C585PN4L/unsplash-image-aeqsKGWfY6M.jpg Blog - Top 2 tips for baby-dog safety - With body language, context is critical. Some dogs shuffle their feet and do a dance when anticipating mealtime, for instance, a happy event. This dog may be anxious about a child’s approach, or may be anticipating a treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/84d9e184-2763-4811-aa0c-ff8e7512e96a/Five+Types+of+Dog-Child+Supervision.png Blog - Top 2 tips for baby-dog safety - Make it stand out Here’s a great image by illustrator Lili Chin on different types of supervision, where the most safe setup has a plan for where the dog, adult, and child will be. You guessed it: #5 is the best example of supervision. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/therulesoftug monthly 0.5 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1747838928224-R2GD8Q9BTJA75F48XVAY/unsplash-image-wP-2S-Q7anc.jpg Blog - The rules of tug - Dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes can enjoy playing tug. Tug does not cause aggressive behavior, but it is a game with rules. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/dogplayiswaymorethanplaying monthly 0.5 2025-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1747237086181-JNY5SL6X6H8M2EXA3AEC/unsplash-image-5gXPapBz40c.jpg Blog - Dog play is way more than playing - Dog play fulfills more than the simple need to play. Dogs practice critical life skills during play sessions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/cee674e4-bb6f-4359-9d75-a4662c3be77f/toddler+playing+fetch.jpg Blog - Dog play is way more than playing - Here, dad and toddler are safely playing with their dog. Dad is guiding the toddler’s ball throw, and the dog returns the ball to dad. The toddler is safely elevated (so he is not at the same height as the dog’s face) and supported so the dog can’t accidentally knock him over. Canine and humans alike are having a great time! https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/separationanxietymythsvsreality monthly 0.5 2025-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/9b05ea7e-3742-4027-b9e1-e9df8ffe7d7f/Petey+with+SA.jpg Blog - Separation anxiety myths vs. reality - Our dog Petey panicked when we went out. This is typical of what we would find when we got home. Although separation anxiety is the most-researched canine behavior disorder, there is no consensus as to its cause. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/96b0a514-e1d0-4ffd-9e5c-98289e0333f6/Screenshot+2025-05-04+at+10.55.49%E2%80%AFAM.png Blog - Separation anxiety myths vs. reality - When we began our work together, Nala would begin to panic several minutes after her person left. In her case, this involved pacing and vocalizing. In a recent reassessment session together, Nala napped, looked out the window for a while at the cats, and resumed napping while her person drove away and ran errands for three hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/8e854425-614e-48f1-96c9-d192e51bfb45/IMG_1424.jpg Blog - Separation anxiety myths vs. reality - Remember what I used to come home to, above? Now we come home to this. Note that the fact we have a second dog, Daisy, did nothing to change Petey’s panicked feelings about our going out. What helped was teaching him that alone-time is safe by using a training plan of systematic desensitization. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/fourquestionstoaskadogtrainer monthly 0.5 2025-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1745862490102-HMMG9IZIWI3OKTQ404UM/unsplash-image-KFqosh9fuDo.jpg Blog - Four questions to ask a prospective dog trainer - because dog training is an unregulated profession, It’s up to you to do your Consumer research. But what should you ask a prospective trainer? Find out, below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/3f808478-57c3-4bbb-937f-ff3f34874b83/Photo+on+2-15-25+at+9.32%E2%80%AFAM+%232.jpeg Blog - Four questions to ask a prospective dog trainer - I meet clients regularly online (with Petey always snoozing behind me) to discuss their dog and my training methods. Any trainer should be 100% transparent about how they’ll work with you and your dog. Cup of tea always optional. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/essentialdogtraininggear monthly 0.5 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1745249029723-0EPCE55BZVA1DTMWLOU7/unsplash-image-A-YUeXZ1rq8.jpg Blog - Essential dog training gear — and what you’ll never need - Whether you shop for your new dog online, in a store, or get items from friends, start them off right with the necessary gear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/6b3aa807-bf09-405a-a640-1182a4592d42/petey-crate.jpg Blog - Essential dog training gear — and what you’ll never need - Our dog Petey had had negative experiences with a crate, due to both being a rescue dog stuffed into crates for transportation (out of necessity only!) and because as a dog with separation anxiety, he also had confinement anxiety. Now that he is over his separation anxiety, we taught him that a crate is a safe place, and he often chooses to relax in his zen den without being asked. Other times, we send the dogs to their crates when, for instance, a delivery arrives. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/welcomehome monthly 0.5 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/33b3c734-09cc-4b46-8701-b57d4bef704f/family+with+dog.jpg Blog - Welcome Home - Whether you bring home a puppy or adult dog, set them up for success from the start https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/b61b5ce0-784a-49bc-a49e-9d50fd23080b/IMG_0051.jpeg Blog - Welcome Home - Our puppy Daisy’s “enrichment/housetraining” zone. She’s on leash (tucked under a chair leg) so she can’t wander off and have an accident. She has a Treat ‘n Train to reward her for being on her mat, and a Kong food toy nearby. She’s choosing to lay on the rug and that’s A-OK! https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/whatisaninitialconsultation monthly 0.5 2025-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1744222819207-SW4RMU5HU14Z1MEIS865/unsplash-image-0bCemSVTcRs.jpg Blog - FAQ: “What is an Initial Consultation and why might I need one?” - Make it stand out Initial consultations can be a bore for the dog after the excitement of meeting me, The Treat Lady, wears off https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/760f0152-476d-443a-9ef5-cacade5f729a/Otto+thumbnail.png Blog - FAQ: “What is an Initial Consultation and why might I need one?” - My very first separation anxiety client, sweet Otto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/48fc66ed-a0db-4161-9233-ebc70e04ecdf/Ollie+McCarty.jpeg Blog - FAQ: “What is an Initial Consultation and why might I need one?” - His people report: “The holidays went well. We did our initial meeting as you taught us. We made sure to give Ollie space when needed and took crate breaks. Since then he has been much more comfortable with visitors, which is a big relief. “Thanks so much for your help! It's been amazing to see how effective your techniques are, and we are so grateful!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/b6a8950f-a421-44fd-a316-36e4ae1c36f9/Theo+Tallett.jpeg Blog - FAQ: “What is an Initial Consultation and why might I need one?” - Theo and his people live in Greater Boston and this sweet little guy has some Very Big Feelings. During our Initial Online Consultation we talked about safety, management, and increasing enrichment. His guardians report he loves his new food toys and that they’ve ordered a new treat pouch to make training more efficient. For now, the one consultation is enough to help them with Theo’s behavior. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/letthemdig monthly 0.5 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1743613837516-ZSURRIWAF25HVMI444WF/unsplash-image-EhmVYJu6QSY.jpg Blog - The solution for a yard digger - Make it stand out TL;DR: Give your dog legal ways to engage in digging! https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/livinglavidathrifty monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1743089485299-CF1VDAL1W7X77D9Q29R7/unsplash-image-QX9qrtgAbYI.jpg Blog - Living La Vida Thrifty - Make it stand out Adventures with your dog needn’t be expensive or grand — a simple outing can be thrifty and joyful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/6e9b0dbc-68fc-4e93-b7eb-225423442f58/IMG_1478.png Blog - Living La Vida Thrifty - A stuffed llama (we think) that I got in a toy swap with a neighbor. Daisy and Petey love this toy and finally tore it apart after a year of tugging and fetch, so I’ll sew it up with yarn for continued play. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1743088984007-EBNWB5N34KR5Q8TSYBZF/nice+bed.png Blog - Living La Vida Thrifty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1743088933845-I6URESO42DRNTCH1IYYM/shred+bed.png Blog - Living La Vida Thrifty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1743088929877-R9MEPMYDQE5QNCFSOH1O/molly+mutt.jpg Blog - Living La Vida Thrifty https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/easywinsforyourreactivedogandforyou monthly 0.5 2025-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1742388161897-3BIPH7ECZIO5PQS43MRI/unsplash-image-JmmXKlJ8MKQ.jpg Blog - Easy wins for your reactive dog — and for you - Make it stand out It’s OK to comfort your worried or frightened dog. You cannot “reinforce” fearful behavior with reassurance and kindness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/52d2954b-42dd-4ce6-b88d-81e494065f72/IMG_0870.JPG Blog - Easy wins for your reactive dog — and for you - A grainy photo of our adorable Daisy, when she was a puppy in her foster home. She’s about 4 months old here, and we had little information about her background. But we fell in love and brought her home! https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/behaviorisinformation monthly 0.5 2025-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/9f052843-bae1-4ea2-9793-849e23ac13f9/Petey+on+porch+annotated-larger.png Blog - Behavior is information - Make it stand out Read on for the behavior lessons from Petey’s Great Fence Escape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/b68117b1-555c-4d9c-b2d0-df4ef27cbff1/IMG_0930.png Blog - Behavior is information - All kinds of critters lurk up there: bobcats, porcupines, coyotes, black bears, and turkeys, among others. We see their tracks almost every time we’re out. The dogs are a little too eager to dash up there to explore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/7e7e11a7-52ce-479b-b826-3ca942b89391/Petey+on+porch+annotated.png Blog - Behavior is information - Petey and the Great Escape He pushed under the fence, took off, and eventually came back https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/onlinedogtrainingisforeveryone monthly 0.5 2025-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/a646b162-b771-4b89-ba13-750ee8528a4c/person+looking+at+a+computer+with+a+dog+nearby.jpg Blog - Online dog training is for everyone - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/52473f88-f8ae-4f2c-bde9-e517e6b17664/bosco.png Blog - Online dog training is for everyone - We adopted a 3 year old rescue dog with a checkered past and learned that he had some quirks and a high level of reactivity toward other dogs. Training online with Janice helped us right away with some foundational skills like "touch", "find it", "go to mat", and "down". Bosco made incredible progress in 3 short weeks with all of these things, we also now have a secret word for emergency recall needs that brings him running. By our 3rd lesson, my dog got excited to see the computer getting set up and hearing Janice on the screen because he knew we'd be playing some training games (with treats!). Petey did a fine job of demonstrating proper dog behavior for us too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/a0727cf0-3000-4ee4-adfb-e2711669f8ee/Twyla-Completionsmall.png Blog - Online dog training is for everyone - Over 6 weeks, we had 2 in-person sessions with others over Zoom. We worked on skills with our dogs in our respective living rooms, and it meant that we could really focus on how we were training our dog instead of the dog being distracted by the novelty of a trainer. The online sessions meant we could fit training classes into our schedules really easily and have more ownership of learning how we train, not just watching demonstrations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/ba6ab1ea-d745-4cbc-a358-6a81324224be/adult+newfypoo+dog+standing.jpg Blog - Online dog training is for everyone - We worked with Janice regarding multiple issues with our Newfypoo. She was a tremendous help guiding us through the Family Paws plan to increase the safety measures around our house as well as what precautions to take with regards to the safety of our baby, and now toddler, around our dog. Additionally, when issues arose that weren't Janice's expertise, she was an excellent resource in pointing us in the right direction for where to go and what to do next. Would highly recommend working with Janice for any family looking for guidance to create a safe home for their dogs and children. Note: this is a stock photo of a Newfypoo, not sweet Baloo, who is camera-shy. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/donttouchmystuff monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/a8848d56-5cf9-4b34-bba3-e5dfc9760af2/IMG_1460.png Blog - Don’t. Touch. My. Stuff. - My husband Rob and his brother had a childhood saying: All Mine, None Yours. One day it showed up at our house in the form of an insulated beer holder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/7c25d2a3-a240-4705-a2b6-fc7587c5443e/all+the+nylabones.jpg Blog - Don’t. Touch. My. Stuff. - Our dog Daisy will regularly take Nylabones away from Petey and hoard them near her. Does she chew them? Oh heck no. She even has her tasty stuffed Kong nearby to chew on. Petey is usually a good sport and allows it. He will rarely give her a hard stare or a small snarl, which she generally will respect and back off from. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/f8e2aefc-3313-407e-b483-6efbfd83f7fe/Leroy+Perlman.jpeg Blog - Don’t. Touch. My. Stuff. - Leroy, a sweet as pie client of mine, guarded his special person from a new member of the household. Over the course of our work together we taught him that the approach of the new person predicted amazing things for him — namely, cheese and chicken — and thus the approach became a Very Good Thing to happen. Leroy’s training method is known as counter-conditioning and most dogs will respond well to it. It can be a painstaking process and needs a pro’s help, as it’s easy to do it incorrectly and make things much worse, and very unsafe. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/lifewithaseniordog monthly 0.5 2025-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/04dadd2f-4024-4963-b0bf-a9564d605957/mom+and+petey.png Blog - Life with a senior dog - Make it stand out Petey and my mom enjoying a stroll over the Scott Covered Bridge near our home. Muzzle so he avoids eating a variety of non-food temptations during the walk! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/69f82f47-ada5-41c0-bb8b-72d7aeda7116/winnie.jpeg Blog - Life with a senior dog - Make it stand out Our dearly missed Corgi, Miss Winifred Tigerlily, enjoying life at age 14 in the yard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1739827138679-J8JRPJIMXX4Y77D9QJCZ/unsplash-image-biX8sBfNcPc.jpg Blog - Life with a senior dog - Make it stand out Yoga mats are washable and make great grips for areas of the house your dog might slip. You can often pick up several at secondhand/thrift stores, and they’re usually washable. Photo by @thenixcompany on Unsplash https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/2c71fc46-5b76-40f4-9f4d-f2c6ba16e359/older+dog+licking+lips.png Blog - Life with a senior dog - Comforting a worried dog is a gift we can — and should — give our older canine companions. Comforting a worried dog is a gift we can — and should give our older canine companions. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/debunking-dog-behavior-myths monthly 0.5 2025-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1739287037483-9ZTZDN7AOXXCZJ8HXVJN/unsplash-image-2_3c4dIFYFU.jpg Blog - Debunking Dog Behavior Myths - Make it stand out Wild dogs and feral dogs don’t form packs. They have loose, transitory associations with each other, coming together to scavenge, hunt, and mate, then going their separate ways. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/how-your-dog-knows-youre-leaving monthly 0.5 2025-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1738618066990-K82SAHALQMQ1O2AFSC3J/unsplash-image-jtBmB4dB_jU.jpg Blog - How your dog knows you’re leaving - For your dog, car keys can predict a longer absence than you just walking away. For your dog, car keys predict a long absence. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/training-is-over-now-what monthly 0.5 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1738078042672-PHX6JS0MD4KLZ8ZRDJEM/unsplash-image-RIyGkwus3Po.jpg Blog - Training is over … now what? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1738078175615-RK1KKT5BKBCMTSYI3MGA/unsplash-image-LTcOau0yEGc.jpg Blog - Training is over … now what? - Dogs learn new behaviors the same way we learn a musical instrument. Training is a combination of knocking out repetitions and a bit of muscle memory as well. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/housetraining-is-magic monthly 0.5 2025-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1737563076334-8ZTSZ0AY3G3QOZ5GB7K9/unsplash-image-9zAiJMHIlB4.jpg Blog - Housetraining is Magic - Make it stand out Of all the things we teach our dogs, teaching them to eliminate only outside is, in my opinion, the most amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1737563717029-1W5B2XRO2WDPTO13MALT/unsplash-image-Iy9wIDKL4YU.jpg Blog - Housetraining is Magic - Make it stand out Those “big eyes” aren’t guilt … your reaction to an accident is likely worrying your dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/759d3194-8fab-4434-83de-9fa4a313df46/housetraining+schedule.png Blog - Housetraining is Magic - 2.A Schedule A typical housetraining schedule. https://www.janicezdogtraining.com/blog/3urxvrrawwrjen9r7mdfzlftk2ysxu monthly 0.5 2025-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67742b14ec3e936626f5a283/1737149028386-R49X55BFMFBTBLUEINA0/unsplash-image-frjYZxHZs_s.jpg Blog - Dogs who have Very Big Feelings - Make it stand out Personally, I have Very Big Feelings about mice in the house and, one might say, I flip out. 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