*Please note: these dog training videos are not a replacement for a full training course. They are supplemental only. Advice and techniques demonstrated here work well for most dogs and owners. Results cannot be guaranteed as some owners and dogs need training customized to your specific disability or medical condition, and/or your dog’s temperament. For best results, book a single training session with me (starter is 1 hr, in-depth is 2 hr), or a full course. I offer courses designed for puppies, learning manners, pet courses based on lifestyle or specific problems, and service dog training. Be sure to check out our blog for more free training tips & solutions! For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Manners, Leash Skills, & More
Dog training videos to help you get started at home
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How to Teach Yard Boundary
Great tip for dog owners with or without a fenced yard, and for teaching to not go past a certain point on your property. For best success, dog must be kept on-leash anytime they're outside for the first 1-2 months of training, & to do this exercise 2x/day, 6 days a week.
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How to Regain Leash Control
Have you ever dropped your leash and gotten rope burn just as you'd picked it up again? This tip will prevent the burn & keep everyone safer!
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How to Accept Boots
The secret to success here is to keep your dog moving! Put the front 2 boots on or all 4, then go play fetch or for a walk. If your dog freezes up, they can't learn.
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How to Handle Seating with a Large Service Dog
I tend to choose booths or tables along a wall or in a corner, to protect my service dog from foot traffic, & to protect other people from tripping. Most people aren't expecting a dog to be in a restaurant!
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How to Safely Switch Leashes
Even the best dogs make mistakes, and so for everyone's safety it's best to have a back-up when switching leashes in public. Learn my tip for staying safe & maintaining control when changing leashes.
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How to Use Your Dog's Expen for Puzzles
Maze puzzles teach your dog how to solve problems and work their brains. If you've got an expen, you can make a maze puzzle!
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How to Accept Goggles or Ear Muffs
A lot of dogs don't like wearing goggles, ear muffs, muzzles, or haltis. Before jumping in, take the time to show your dog feeling the sensation isn't a bad thing. Learn how in this video! For further help, book a 30-min or 90 min 1-1.
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How to Teach Gentleness with Pain Area
This tip is for dog owners with CRPS and other chronic pain conditions, or people recovering from surgery. Your dog can learn how to be gentle and give that area space! I'll show you how with a game of fetch.
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How to Intoduce a New Dog Walker
How you hand off your dog to a new person, matters. This tip applies to transferring dog ownership to a new owner, introducing a dog walker, or including someone else in training.
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How to Teach Yard Boundary Great tip for dog owners with or without a fenced yard, and for teaching to not go past a certain point on your property. For best success, dog must be kept on-leash anytime they're outside for the first 1-2 months of training, & to do this exercise 2x/day, 6 days a week.
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How to Regain Leash Control Have you ever dropped your leash and gotten rope burn just as you'd picked it up again? This tip will prevent the burn & keep everyone safer!
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How to Accept Boots The secret to success here is to keep your dog moving! Put the front 2 boots on or all 4, then go play fetch or for a walk. If your dog freezes up, they can't learn.
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How to Handle Seating with a Large Service Dog I tend to choose booths or tables along a wall or in a corner, to protect my service dog from foot traffic, & to protect other people from tripping. Most people aren't expecting a dog to be in a restaurant!
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How to Safely Switch Leashes Even the best dogs make mistakes, and so for everyone's safety it's best to have a back-up when switching leashes in public. Learn my tip for staying safe & maintaining control when changing leashes.
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How to Use Your Dog's Expen for Puzzles Maze puzzles teach your dog how to solve problems and work their brains. If you've got an expen, you can make a maze puzzle!
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How to Accept Goggles or Ear Muffs A lot of dogs don't like wearing goggles, ear muffs, muzzles, or haltis. Before jumping in, take the time to show your dog feeling the sensation isn't a bad thing. Learn how in this video! For further help, book a 30-min or 90 min 1-1.
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How to Teach Gentleness with Pain Area This tip is for dog owners with CRPS and other chronic pain conditions, or people recovering from surgery. Your dog can learn how to be gentle and give that area space! I'll show you how with a game of fetch.
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How to Intoduce a New Dog Walker How you hand off your dog to a new person, matters. This tip applies to transferring dog ownership to a new owner, introducing a dog walker, or including someone else in training.
Gear & Equipment Videos
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How to Put Boots On
If your dog needs boots - hot pavement, ice melt, working dog, injury - figuring out how to put them on can be a process. I share my tips for getting this done in a way that works for weaker hands, & your dog!
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How to Measure for Coats
Have you ever been frustrated or confused by dog gear sizing instructions? I'll walk you through the steps in this video with Austin. For more help, book a 30 min 1-1.
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How to Make a Training Target
You can buy fancy gear, or you can make your own! Follow this tip for making a simple target for nose nudge training. "Nose" can be a fun game and/or used for task alerts, closing doors, & pushing buttons.
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How to Put Boots On If your dog needs boots - hot pavement, ice melt, working dog, injury - figuring out how to put them on can be a process. I share my tips for getting this done in a way that works for weaker hands, & your dog!
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How to Measure for Coats Have you ever been frustrated or confused by dog gear sizing instructions? I'll walk you through the steps in this video with Austin. For more help, book a 30 min 1-1.
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How to Make a Training Target You can buy fancy gear, or you can make your own! Follow this tip for making a simple target for nose nudge training. "Nose" can be a fun game and/or used for task alerts, closing doors, & pushing buttons.