Bonnie Brown

Colleen Demling, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CEO and Founder of Pawtopia.com talked to me about the ever so important people end of dog training - how adults learn and how you can spot your client’s learning style, and use it right away to get your client motivated and on board with your training program. She also discusses how to handle disagreements between family members on training. … [Read more...] about The People End of Dog Training

If you listen to my interview with Malla Haridat small biz coach and strategist, I’m positive that you’ll get a huge boost towards getting the confidence you need to build your business – no matter how small or large it is. Malla talks directly to dog trainers and people who work with dogs about the 3 things that you need to do to be a success in your business. We’ve had … [Read more...] about Interview – Small Business Coach

My guest is Dog Behavior Expert Christina Shusterich, a successful New York City dog trainer who specializes in aggression. Christina talked to me about her work with Stranger Aggressioncases and why owners unknowingly in their denial can put trainers seriously at risk. Christina shares details of many aspects of how she works her cases and some surprises that have happened to … [Read more...] about Stranger Agression

Laura Garber, CPDT-KA, Behavior & Enrichment Manager at the Pennsylvania SPCA in Philadelphia, talked to us about the program she’s put in place at the shelter, the temperament testing and training for dogs, staff and adopters, and the wonderful results they’re having. (Yes they “temperament test” the adopters!) … [Read more...] about A Great Shelter Behavior Program

Bonnie Blumenfeld, RVT, talks about the ins and outs of giving your dog raw bones - both for recreational chewing and nutrition. She discusses how to monitor your dog when you give them a bone, what types of bones are good for your dog, and the overall process of doing it safely. … [Read more...] about Give Your Dog A Raw Bone!

Besides the fact that most recalls on dog food are of kibble and not canned dog food, canine nutritionist Bonnie Blumenfeld, RVT, sheds light on the many reasons that canned dog food is actually healthier for your dog than kibble - besides the fact that it smells better to your dog! … [Read more...] about Why Canned Dog Food is Healthier than Kibble

  What a treat that I got to interview a dog trainer named Dennis Fehling from Friends for Life Dog Training in Redmond, Oregon. Not only is he one of a handful of men who are Guild Certified Tellington TTouch trainers, but he was the first man to be certified in BAT (Behavior Adjustment Training) by its founder, Grisha Stewart. Dennis describes how he uses TTouch with his … [Read more...] about How Tellington Touch Helps Aggressive Dogs

  Canine nutritionist Bonnie Blumenfeld talks about some shocking things that are added to many commercial kibble brands, the truth about rendering vats where kibble is made, why “grain-free” kibble isn’t carbohydrate free, and why you should walk away if you see the words “by-product” on a label. Please visit www.dogtrainersconnection.com for more information about the … [Read more...] about Why Kibble Is Not a Good Diet for Your Dog!

  Jeff Coltenback talks about how a person, no matter how physically weak they may be, can learn to safely play tug with an exuberant and strong Pit Bull. Jeff’s been rescuing and training Pit Bulls for many years. He’s definitely the man when it comes to all things Pit Bull! For more information about dog training, please visit www.dogtrainersconnection.com. … [Read more...] about How to Play Tug Safely with a Pit Bull-Type Dog