Monthly Archives: February 2015

This was written about four years ago after receiving a significant number of contacts from people having trouble finding a trainer to fix their dog.   This was one very frustrating call. I think after reading this it should be clear why he is having trouble … Continue reading →

[Please note this was written years ago for the now closed, Sheltie Pacesetter but it is still important today.] Panic is dangerous.  Panic clouds rational thought.  Panic affects our ability to step back and review the source of the information … Continue reading →

This was another piece for the local paper – I have expanded on it for the blog.  All pictures are property of Karen Peak, West Wind Dog Training. ____________________________________ Socializing is vital no matter what the species you own.  However, … Continue reading →

Another piece originally for the newspaper.  Now, I suggest you read this in conjunction with the two “Not Cute” pieces which I will link after this. _____________________________________________________ Recently I was at a busy, pet friendly garden center waiting for my … Continue reading →

This is another piece that was written for the local paper.  As with an earlier blog entry, this covers growling.  Remember, growling is good.  It is needed communication. ______________________________________________________________ Listening to a growl and looking at body language helps me … Continue reading →

The newly adopted Dachshund was labeled aggressive.  While on walks, the dog charged everything that came within twenty feet.  According to his owner, the dog lunged without warning.  So, I had his owner take the dog for a walk while … Continue reading →

This is the second part of the series I am working on for the local paper.  Part 1 is here. Again, with a blog I can add in things to illustrate what I am trying to write.   One of the … Continue reading →