Shannon Hayes

You've probably seen advertisements at most training facilities, "Beginner Obedience 101" and you've probably signed up thinking, this is what my dog needs. And as someone who has taught group classes and private lessons for Beginner through Advanced Obedience for 14 years, it does have some value when it comes to your dog's overall education. But in my years of experience teaching, obedience alone is rarely what the owner and dog actually need. They learn some commands in class, but usually...

One of the most common questions we get asked is how to get your dog to listen when you tell them to come. Recall is the ability to see...

How Dog’s Learn: Dog’s respond to feedback from their humans much like a toddler does. They can tell when you are happy and when you are...