Last week I worked on a shoot that had the potential to be tough for a bunch of reasons: — I’d never worked with the production company before — It …
I Have Opinions
I’ve wanted to do dog product reviews for years because dogdammit, I know stuff! Not only do I have 19 years of dog training experience behind me, I also owned …
I Was Too Afraid to Volunteer At a Shelter
I went to ACCT for the first time four years ago to bring home a foster dog. I thought I could handle what I was going to experience there – …
Flex That Muscle
If you follow any of my social media accounts (Insta = @LifeontheLeash and Twitter = @VictoriaSchade) you’ll notice a recent uptick in “Millie on the road” content. (From left, that’s …
The Words We Choose
Housebreak. Correct. Command. Obedience. These words have been a part of dog training since forever. Hell, my first dog training business eighteen years ago had the word “obedience” in it. …
What Comes Next
Long ago I heard that a good dog trainer always knows what’s going to happen next, meaning, they’re able to predict how a dog is going to behave based on …
Choke* Chain
Millie and I were on a walk a few days ago and we were both in the zone. That means Millie was peeing on every mailbox post, climbing plant and …
Pushed Beyond Your Threshold
Have you ever shouted at your spouse? Raised your voice at your kids? Been short with a family member? Snapped at your furry best friend? Of course you have. Whether …
Cat Appreciation Post
Why are people considered either a dog person or a cat person? To quote a famous meme: Why not both? I’ve dedicated my life to dogs, obviously, but dagnabbit, I …
The Key to Canine Happiness
Can a dog toy change your life? Take this simple quiz to find out: 1. Does your dog love to chase squirrels, rabbits or other yard varmints? Y/N 2. Is …
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