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My AKC Novice Trick Titled Dogs
Maci and Miles have both achieved their American Kennel Club (AKC) Novice Trick Title. This accomplishment with my dogs was purely for...

Michelle Smith
Jun 23, 20212 min read


I am Thrilled to be Fear Free Certified and Here is Why!
I previously had gone through the Fear Free (FF) training course for Shelters a year ago. I learned a lot of practical skills to help...

Michelle Smith
Feb 4, 20212 min read


Friendship Collar's Blog Interview
Maci and I have been featured on friendshipcollar.com's blog. Click here to visit their site and read the interview or see the responses...

Michelle Smith
Jan 21, 20215 min read


Proud Of My Canine Good Citizen
Although there were many reasons behind my interest in pursuing The American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) with Maci, the...

Michelle Smith
Jan 21, 20214 min read


Kids as Junior Trainers
One of the things that brings me joy and is a testamate to kind approach to working with dogs I know and love, is involving kids in...

Michelle Smith
Nov 4, 20202 min read


Why I Always Train Targeting
Every dog I train, is taught to “target” in one form or another. Targeting is touching a specified object with a nose, paw, or other body...

Michelle Smith
Aug 20, 20203 min read
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