Things I am Thankful for As We Close out 2024:

TrainingKathy ForthmanDecember 11, 2024dog training, dog mannersComment

Therapy Dogs: Born or Made?

Learn whether your dog might be a good therapy dog and what training is needed.

TrainingKathy ForthmanNovember 6, 2024therapy dog, dog trainingComment

Even Trainers Have Challenging Dogs Sometimes

Even trainers have challenging dogs. Learning how to deal with it is the first step as you'll learn in this blog post from an experienced dog trainer.

TrainingKathy ForthmanOctober 7, 2024dog trainingComment

Group Classes are Not For Every Dog

Learn why it might not make sense to start your dog's training with a Group Manners Class.

TrainingKathy ForthmanSeptember 6, 2024dog training, Group Training, Private TrainingComment

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder: How to Pick the Right Dog for You

Learn why choosing a dog based on how they look can lead to problems. Discover a better way to choose the perfect dog for you.

Problem BehaviorKathy ForthmanJuly 22, 2024Polite PoochesChoosing a Dog, breeds, dog tendenciesComment

Let the Dog Be a Dog...

Pet parents come to me for tips on how to “fix” problem behaviors. Sometimes they are surprised when my advice is not necessarily to stop these behaviors, but to give the dog an outlet to perform these behaviors in a safe way.

Problem BehaviorKathy ForthmanJune 17, 2024Polite Pooches, LLCnosework, dog training, australian cattle dogComment

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