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Sit Means Sit Trainers Bob Burnell, Dennis Dalia, Kathy Springman and Eileen Burnell were a big hit at the Pet Expo held at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Most people never imagined the level of control that is possible to have with dogs. Even more important is that the control does not come at the expense…

Fred Hassen, Darin Shepherd and I were invited to attend the I.U.P.A Police Conference in Orlando (Aug 2008) to put on a demonstration for the opening of the event. We were a big hit with the crowd and had a great time.

Here is a great example of the level of focus and obedience we are able to attain using the Sit Means Sit system of training. We had a great time working with the various trainers and interacting with the crowd.

Three of the clips which demonstrates how are style of training teaches a superior level of control without sacrificing any desire on the dog’s part. Shown here is my dog Kody, who up to this point has had very little bitework instruction.

What I call “The Invisible Leash” is a key concept of mine. It could be considered one of the truly fundamental aspects of interacting with a dog. What is “The Invisible Leash”? It is actually two things: 1- Consider it to be that bond that you have developed with your dog. Think of it as…

What You Should Know About The Kinds Of Dog Aggression Animals that live in groups have to be able to communicate in order to cooperate and avoid disputes. Communicating involves a set of postural and facial signals that indicate the animal’s mood and intent. Affiliative (Friendly) Behavior decreases the social distance between participants in an…

Many of us have our dog’s best interest at heart and sometimes even put more thought into what we serve our dog as opposed to what we put into our own bodies. The problem arises in trying to find the right food for our dog. How do we read the ingredients? What items should we…

Few things cause more distress in a dog and its owner than Separation Anxiety. The dog can become destructive, vocalizes loudly, soils in the house and is some cases will even defecate on the owners bed. The behavior may not be as bad as this. The dog may only pant, or pace alot. All is…

Recently, I adopted a puppy from Animal Services, in Miami, and was looking forward to our new life together. Riley brought all the joys I expected…plus a few minor issues…I wasn’t. At three months I enrolled him in Puppy Training, learning some basic training, playing alot, and getting bigger and stronger. We graduated, but we…

Selecting the proper toy for your dog is more critical then you might think. Going to the pet store and saying ” oh, this is so cute, my puppy will love it” may not be the best way to go. Choosing a stuffed toy may open the door to your dog chewing on pillows, clothes…