At Train with Trust, we are always striving to help folks better understand our animal companions. This quick video of our foster kitten, Morgan, has some great information to help you understand what your cat might be trying to tell…
I recently spoke with a grandmother who was lamenting the fact that, due to safety concerns, she always had to lock up her little dog who became nervous whenever her grandbaby was over. Chances are you’ve had similar concerns. Many…
When babies first begin walking they often spend a lot of time helping themselves stay upright by holding onto the couch, the chair, or other furniture. This is commonly referred to as “cruising”. Clever, and adorable! Unless you’re a pet…
You don’t have to look very far to find a picture (or many pictures) of a young child hugging a dog. Unfortunately, what most people just can’t help smiling about, fawning over and clicking the “Like” button for is usually,…
When someone asks “what will I need for my animal training lessons” the answer you’d usually expect is something like this: “You’ll need a clicker, a leash, a saddle, a treat pouch…” or some other relevant equipment. Or maybe “You’ll…
One of the most common issues dog owners want help with is stopping their dog from jumping up. And it is usually phrased that way: “How do I get her to stop jumping on me?” The trouble is, that before…
Animals teach us so many important lessons and many of them are worth sharing. My dog Gypsy taught me many things but the pearl I share most often has to do with the importance of our own body mechanics in…
When I adopted Bil, (the most aggressive gerbil ever), my first training goal had to be “crate training.” Because of Bil’s aversion to human hands, and my aversion to having my blood drawn by animal teeth, I needed a way…