Articles.
Straight talk on aggression, obedience, and behavior, from Lee.
Aggression
Aggression: the 14-day board & train.
For owners of dogs who bark, lunge, growl, or bite. Get back to enjoying your dog and rebuild trust.
ReadUnderstanding dog aggression.
Answers to what worried owners ask me most, in writing.
ReadDog aggression misconceptions.
Most of what owners are told about aggression points in the wrong direction.
ReadTraining & behavior
Dogs think. That’s why treat training fails.
Dogs aren’t machines. They think, and they make choices.
ReadYour dog will do anything for love. But not that.
Love matters. Here’s what else your dog needs from you.
ReadBeyond the pack: the canine social system.
How dogs really relate to each other, and why it matters for your dog.
ReadEvery breed is trainable.
Breed tendencies are real. They just matter less than you think.
Read10 training techniques that fail. And what I do instead.
Nearly every trainer leans on at least one of these. Here’s why they let owners down.
ReadTreats don’t make you the leader.
Why food-based obedience so often falls apart when it matters most.
ReadSix hidden costs of an untrained dog.
Good training is about behavior. It’s also one of the smartest money decisions a dog owner can make.
ReadPrograms
Advanced Off-Leash: the 14-day board & train.
Commands that work at a distance, under pressure, without a leash.
ReadFamily Dog: the 7-day board & train.
A full week of training for a calm, mannerly dog the whole family can enjoy.
ReadBlitz: the 3-day board & train.
A short, focused reset for dogs who pull, bolt, jump, bark, or just won’t settle down.
ReadPuppy: the 14-day board & train.
Skip the puppy frustration. Keep everything that makes a puppy fun.
ReadService Dog Control: the 28-day board & train.
Four weeks of training for owners who want the highest standard of reliability.
ReadWhat to know before your dog’s board & train.
Updates, what to bring, and how to use the time while your dog is with me.
ReadWhy board & train plus private training works.
And why in-home training and group classes so often fall short.
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