Owning a Dog is a Relationship
A productive relationship is an essential element of successfully owning a dog. A productive relationship is one that is built on mutual...
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Darrin Greene
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Breed Spotlight - Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a breed of dog that has a rich history and was developed in the United States. This breed is known for...
Darrin Greene
- Apr 24
- 2 min
Breed Spotlight - Labrador Retriever
Labrador retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world, and it's no wonder why. These friendly and loyal dogs make...
Darrin Greene
- Dec 8, 2021
- 5 min
Choosing the right breed for your family
Let’s talk about breed selection, but before we begin, a friendly reminder about the goals and objectives of the advice that follows. My...
Darrin Greene
- May 3, 2021
- 3 min
Reward or distraction? Using rewards effectively in training
Reward, distraction or a little bit of both? What’s a huge reward is also a huge distraction! But, excessive arousal is in almost every...
Darrin Greene
- Feb 17, 2021
- 2 min
Look at me! The importance of teaching your dog to make eye contact
Dogs use their eyes just like humans. Of course, the first usage is to simply see the world around them and like humans, a dog’s eyes...
Darrin Greene
- Apr 13, 2020
- 1 min
Loose leash walking tip - use a loose leash!
One of the biggest mistakes I see people making with young pups or dogs in early heel training is that their leash is too short. You...
Darrin Greene
- Apr 13, 2020
- 1 min
Be Your Dog's Everything
If you ever want your dog to behave properly in public or when visitors are about, they need to be emotionally neutral around people and...
Darrin Greene
- Apr 13, 2020
- 3 min
Your Puppy Can Learn to Love Their Crate - Promise!
Whatever you do, DO NOT GIVE UP! Of course your puppy hates their crate initially. You just took them from their litter and locked them...
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