The story of why I decided to adopt a dog that didn’t fit what I wanted

Blue shares some of the things that happened in the year after he was adopted. 

India was 10 when I adopted Blue, so I figured the two of them would have a few years together. I didn’t know that they would only have nine months.

There is a new Wagline dog and his name is Blue. While he has been part of the Wagline family for a few months now, he has not been properly introduced. Here is the story of how I met Blue, why I decided to adopt him, and how I introduced him into my home.

I am always telling my dog training clients to go slowly, and to not be afraid to go back a few steps before going forward. See what happened when I took my own advice. 

Learn more about the fundamentals of agility class I will be teaching in April.

Sometimes our dog’s behavior can tell us a lot – if we listen. This is especially true if the behavior is out of the ordinary. Read about two recent experiences that reminded me about this. 

Summer weather often brings dogs and their owners outside in droves. Children also are outside, riding their bikes, playing with friends and just being kids. Whether a family owns a dog or not, kids and dogs come into contact a lot more during the summer. Read some tips to help children stay safe around dogs.

Thinking about getting a dog? Take a look at some of the questions you should ask yourself first.

If you live in an apartment, getting out of the building can be a challenge - especially for dogs that get excited. See an easy behavior you can teach your dog that can help.

Think of reinforcement as feedback to your dog. But what does your dog find reinforcing?