You may be wondering why you see The Right Paw logo on our documents and around our website. That’s because in April 2020 we became the new owners of The Rig...

I get a lot of calls from people whose dogs break out of crates. Almost every single person I talk to has a black wire crate that their dog has figured out h...

How to stop unwanted behaviors and encourage good behaviors. If you’re looking to change something your dog does or doesn’t do, there are two things that nee...

Lately I’ve been getting a lot of calls from people who’s dogs will aggressively protect food or objects. You may think at first, “where are all these bad do...

Many people ask me what treats I use for training, so I figured it’s time to write a post about it! Before we talk about treats, it’s important to know that ...

One of my favorite classes to teach is puppy class, also called puppy kindergarten. My class is open to any dog under 4 months of age. If the dog is older ...

The Dog Training Tool You’re Missing. Dogs are as individual as we are. They have their strengths and weaknesses; they have their quirks. They are not mach...

Why using a crate will save your sanity Most young children don’t know enough about the world to be trusted alone for extended periods of time. They could g...

I love beer. I also love dogs. So imagine my excitement when I learned that several local breweries were dog friendly. Beer and dogs? I’m in. I’ve not ta...

Dog Greeting Etiquette Explained “Mabel here!” My client called, her dog turned and ran back to her as she reeled in her long line. I’d been working with th...

Imagine; you take your dog for a walk around the neighborhood. She walks calmly by your side, doesn’t pull at all, and doesn’t go crazy when you pass by peo...

A few times a week I’ll get a call from a person who’s looking for opportunities to socialize their dog. They want to join class so their dog can meet peopl...

That’s right, I said it. Your dog’s behavior problems are your doing. And that’s ok; I’ve created all my dog’s problems too! Here’s the thing, dogs communi...

Why you should worry less about saying, “sit” and more about teaching it! Dogs don’t speak English. I know, like duh, right? But many of us forget this, ev...

Most of the dog owners I know want their dogs to be a part of the family as much as possible, and I can’t say I blame them, cause I want that too. So, if you...

In 2014 I got my first dog; a Shiba Inu named Bomba. In the weeks leading up to his arrival I had grandiose visions of what life with my new puppy would be l...