by The Life of Riley | Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Puppy Training, Shelter Dogs
Sniffing Brings us Joy! A Reflection from Riley Yay, it’s warm again and I love to walk in warm weather. My mom walks dogs every day for other people. Recently she had a request that did not make any sense to me – the owner of a dog she walks asked her not to...
by The Life of Riley | Cats, Dog Communication, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Puppy Training, Shelter Dogs
The 4th of July is a fun time to celebrate our freedom with friends and family while enjoying outdoor activities at picnics and festivals. One of the most anticipated events on the 4th of July is the evening festivities ending in an array of booming fireworks. Many of...
by The Life of Riley | Dog Communication, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Puppy Training
How Dogs Communicate Dogs communicate through their body language. With various body signals, facial expressions, and physical postures, dogs communicate how they are feeling in order to create positive interactions with each other and avoid potential conflict. Dogs...
by The Life of Riley | Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
As the year winds down to its last few hours and we anticipate what the new year will bring, my thoughts reflect on both the blessings that this year has brought in my life, as well as some heartache. I suppose that over the course of any year it would be unreasonable...
by The Life of Riley | Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, Shelter Dogs
With so many dog trainers and pet care providers out there, how do you choose the right one to work with? A booming industry The pet care industry has grown steadily for over 20 years. Now a significant factor in our economy, the booming business has many people...
