Need to potty train a puppy? It doesn’t have to be so hard. Make the whole process easier, more predictable, and get faster results by using a specific puppy schedule and utilizing a written tracker.

Puppy zoomies from a trainer’s perspective. Exploring zoomies in puppies, when they happen, and most importantly, what to do about it.

Learn the surprising connection between baby sleep training and crate and potty training puppies.

The Movement. How Jason and I are leaning into what matters more to us: the people we get to work with through their dogs.  We love seeing dogs transform and better their lives, but we love even more seeing their people do the same.  Just as we give our dogs something specific to FOCUS on, […]

For the past 5 years, Jason and I have intentionally planned our entire year in advance.  Yes, you read that right.  The ENTIRE year!  You may think that sounds insane, but it really does work for us.  Some effort upfront and we reap the benefits all year long! Tips for Planning Your Year in Advance […]

I feel drawn to stillness.  To slowing down.  Which may seem the opposite of the popular January themes of planning, productivity, and to-do lists.  Although I’m definitely a big fan of planning and productivity (more to come on how we plan the entire year for our family of 10 while on our couple’s planning retreat), […]

Kennels, Crates, Dog Runs, and Play Pens can all have their appropriate and helpful use in training your dog, but some of these tools are WAY more useful than others. These words are often used interchangably, making their meanings confusing. Let’s clear up the meaning of each and then, more importantly, the best use of […]

Finding what to focus on as an entrepreneur is my biggest struggle, which is ironic since teaching dogs to focus is what we do. My husband Jason and I are dog trainers by profession. In our programs we only teach functional obedience that improve relationships and the dog’s overall state of mind. How we do […]

By Austin Smoot. My wife Ruby and I had an agressive, stressed out dog on our hands and Jason helped us understand why and how to calm our stressed dog Theo. After what he taught us, Theo became a happy, content companion. It truly changed everything! One of the biggest mindset shifts he helped us […]