by Carolyn Lincoln | Nov,Sun,2021 | Dog Training Tips, General
Click here to watch the video The holidays are coming and if that means your friends or family will be stopping by more often or even staying with you, then it’s time to make sure your dog is ready! Some of your visitors might be scared, have allergies or...
by Carolyn Lincoln | Nov,Mon,2021 | General
Click here to watch the video About 5 years ago, Fran Bluhm of Perigueux Poodles, came into my class after some challenging experiences with trainers. She was wary and wondered if I would be any different. It’s important that you feel comfortable and can trust...
by Carolyn Lincoln | Oct,Sun,2021 | Dog Behavior
Click here to watch the video Your dog’s reaction to another dog can seem outrageously overreactive and why? Maybe your dog used to love other dogs so why the change?! It could be that your dog is being bullied and you don’t even realize it. Maybe you have...
by Carolyn Lincoln | Oct,Sun,2021 | Dog Behavior
Click here to watch the video If you have a dog that is mouthing, nipping or biting, it can be annoying and embarrassing, but much worse, it can be scary. You’ve trained and loved and cared for your dog in every way, so why is this happening?! You may be...
by Carolyn Lincoln | Oct,Sun,2021 | Dog Behavior
https://youtu.be/elXNjTo-pf4 Anxiety on the leash can cause your dog to start pulling, barking or lunging. Other dogs, animals, bicylcles, cars or people, can all trigger this behavior. Chances are someone has suggested that you try using treats. It makes sense,...
by Carolyn Lincoln | Sep,Mon,2021 | Dog Behavior, Dog Training Tips
https://youtu.be/uGo7s9-J_J8 If you have more than one dog, chances are that you’ve noticed that as they age and mature or become more or less physically fit, their behavior and their relationship changes over time. Sometimes your dogs may stop getting...
by Carolyn Lincoln | Jul,Sat,2021 | Barking, Dog Behavior, Dog Training Tips
https://youtu.be/Qx9XDyYhSNs The pace of the music speeds up, you know what’s around the corner and you want to scream and warn the girl on TV! You are on the edge of your seat when… …your dog starts barking. UGHHHHHHH You just missed the...
by Carolyn Lincoln | May,Sun,2021 | Dog Training Tips
https://youtu.be/Lu7FpOLuGrs Link to page mentioned in the above video: playtobehave.com/oc Whether it’s pouring rain or you have a dog that can’t wait to sniff, chase or lunge on the leash… …leash walking can be at best, annoying and at worst,...
by Carolyn Lincoln | May,Fri,2021 | Dog Training Tips
https://youtu.be/yOo0tuf9KVY Link to video mentioned in the above video: playtobehave.com/listen When your dog pulls on the leash, it’s not only annoying, it can be a safety hazard. Being pulled, even by a small dog can take you off balance and before you know...
by Carolyn Lincoln | May,Sat,2021 | Dog Behavior
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MpdyMk6yuE Link to video mentioned in the above video: playtobehave.com/listen I was very emotional yesterday as I read article after article from major news outlets about the huge number of dogs being returned. Just google...
I have practiced veterinary medicine in the Cleveland area since 1990, with behavior medicine as my primary interest. I help improve the behavior of dogs and cats through a variety of online courses. I also offer one-on-one and group behavior training sessions in the Northeastern Ohio area. 