by Carol Brackett | Aug 15, 2026 | All Blogs, Client Support, Training Tips
Recall is a behavior in which our dog comes to us when called. For example, our dog is chasing squirrels in the yard. We call out “HERE!” and our dog comes running back inside the house. Simple. As many of us have experienced, recall is anything but simple. We... 
by Carol Brackett | May 15, 2026 | All Blogs, Client Support, Training Tips
You come home from work, exhausted and hungry. You prepare yourself a sandwich and place it on the counter. You turn your back and ‘poof’, your sandwich is gone! The counter shark has struck again! Dogs are opportunistic scavengers. If we leave temptation out, they... 
by Sit Pretty Dog Training | Jan 26, 2026 | Client Support, Training Tips
Last year, Sit Pretty set a goal to publish 12 blogs, one each month. It mostly went well, but it was hard because writing regularly wasn’t yet part of our routine. We took turns writing, and I think we all genuinely enjoyed the process, but it was just hard to... 
by Sit Pretty Dog Training | Oct 1, 2025 | All Blogs, Enrichment, Training Tips
As a dog owner and trainer, I rely on many different props and items as training tools for my clients and for myself. Over the years, I have tried many different products, and there are several that I regularly use myself and recommend to my clients. Sometimes, I have... 
by Kathryn Gabriele | Sep 4, 2025 | All Blogs, Behavior Support, Client Support, Separation Anxiety, Training Tips
If your dog struggles with being left alone, you’re not alone. Separation anxiety can feel heartbreaking and overwhelming—for both you and your pup. The good news is that there are simple, gentle steps you can take today to begin building your dog’s comfort with alone... 
by Sara Saperstein | Jul 1, 2025 | All Blogs, Enrichment, Training Tips
Ever wonder what your dog would choose to do if they could pick their own hobby? Many of us want to do more with our dogs. Luckily, there are a wide variety of dog sports now available ranging from very casual to full-on lifestyle. Dog sports are fun, structured...