by Carmen LeBlanc, MS, ACAAB, CTC You and your dog can benefit from various training formats, but for many people the benefits of one-on-one private lessons outweigh the benefits of group classes. It’s similar to the advantages of hiring a personal fitness trainer...
by Carmen LeBlanc, MS, ACAAB, CPDT Dogs were the first species ever domesticated by human beings, and over 15,000 years of domestication they have become deeply integrated into human society like no other species ever has. They are our sentinels and shepherds, our...
by Carmen LeBlanc, MS, ACAAB, CPDT Desensitize! A fair number of dogs like Finnegan, the little Yorkshire Terrier here, have issues with the vacuum cleaner. They bark, lunge, bite, chase and generally make vacuuming either hilarious (Tik Tok video, anyone?) or...
by Carmen LeBlanc, MS, ACAAB, CPDT Dear Netflix, As an expert in the field of animal behavior (an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer), I’m writing to express my dismay that you’re airing a dog “training” show,...
Dog Training Is Like Driver’s Ed by Carmen LeBlanc, MS, ACAAB, CPDT Sometimes clients don’t say anything, but you can see it in their eyes. “You mean there’s not some cool power technique that corrects the problem quickly? Like by the time the baby…or the new...
by Carmen LeBlanc, MS, ACAAB, CPDT Key skills can help you work in peace from home I recently watched a funny compilation of videos of various TV news and weather reporters creatively trying during the pandemic (like many of us) to carry on their work from home. One...
But when it doesn’t work, don’t give up on your dog! DIY can be frustrating! I’m the first person to try to save money and DIY. I recently fixed my clogged bathroom sink just by watching a plumber’s skillfully made YouTube video. I learned about the...
by Carmen LeBlanc, MS, ACAAB, CPDT July 4th means celebration of our independence, time with family and friends, grilling, (usually) good weather, and fireworks. But our pets don’t understand what all those booms and pops mean, so it can be a stressful or even...
by Carmen LeBlanc, MS, ACAAB, CPDT As promised in my last blog, Less Commanding, More Rewarding, today I’m sharing my answers to a question my clients and students often ask: So how should we respond to our dog’s training mistakes? Your overall goal with...
by Carmen LeBlanc, MS, ACAAB, CPDT If you find yourself nagging, scolding, using leash corrections or hands-on force a lot, think about who is doing most of the work in training. It may be time to pass more responsibility on to your dog! Consider this. Author Nan Kené...
by Carmen LeBlanc, MS, ACAAB, CPDT MET: 3 Keys to Raising Your Lassie Dogs are meant to lead active, social lives. These days, unfortunately, they often develop behavior problems because they’re bored, lonely and underexercised. We all lead such busy lives,...
