Jen BanksMay 151 minWhat's "The Right Paw"?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 n...
Jen BanksJun 3, 20192 minBreaking Out of CratesI 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 d...
Jen BanksJan 22, 20192 minManagement vs. TrainingHow to stop unwanted behaviors and encourage good behaviors. If you’re looking to change something your dog does or doesn’t do, there are...
Jen BanksSep 24, 20184 minFood Aggression – PreventionLately 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 ...
Jen BanksAug 30, 20182 minDog TreatsMany 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 imp...
Jen BanksJun 22, 20183 minPuppies! Development, Fear Periods, and Training.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. ...
Jen BanksNov 10, 20173 minAnticipationThe Dog Training Tool You’re Missing. Dogs are as individual as we are. They have their strengths and weaknesses; they have their quirks...
Jen BanksOct 12, 20172 minWould You Trust a One-Year-Old Alone in Your House?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...
Jen BanksSep 19, 20173 minYou Can Bring Your Dog, But Should You?I love beer. I also love dogs. So imagine my excitement when I learned that several local breweries were dog friendly. Beer and dogs? ...
Jen BanksAug 31, 20173 minYour Dog’s Friendly? Mine's Not.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 ...
Jen BanksAug 17, 20173 minStop Taking Your Dog for a Walk, Do This Instead.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 w...
Jen BanksAug 4, 20173 minSocialization: You're Doing it WrongA 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 thei...
Jen BanksJul 18, 20175 minYour Dog Behaves Exactly How You Allow Her toThat’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...
Jen BanksApr 6, 20173 minDon't Say it Until You Can Make it HappenWhy you should worry less about saying, “sit” and more about teaching it! Dogs don’t speak English. I know, like duh, right? But many o...
Jen BanksMar 10, 20174 minInclusion as a RewardMost 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 ...
Jen BanksFeb 14, 20174 minAbout Me 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 ...
