Category Archives: The Human Whisperer

Because every great dog deserves a well-trained human.

A Little Human Whispering – The Art of Petting

A Little Human Whispering 🐾 So, we’ve been talking… and it’s time for a little human whispering. Petting seems simple, casual and fun. IF… you don’t come in like a B-17 Bomber. 😂 When we see that hand coming straight at our faces, we think we need to duck and weave. Honestly, Mom… we’re dogs, […]

TRAINING HUMANS WITH DESSA

Today’s Lesson: Apparently, Sniffing Is Bad Behavior Dessa here. I recently learned that some humans think when we’re out walking and I stop to smell something, the appropriate response is… YANK. No sniffing. Keep moving. Interesting. 🤔 So I decided to try this brilliant training method on humans. Mom walks past a coffee shop. Mom: […]

Donzi’s Guide to Training Your Human: Loose-Leash Walking

Donzi’s Guide to Training Your Human: Loose-Leash Walking Donzi here. 👋 Yep, I was named after a Donzi — a pretty cool and pretty FAST boat. Unfortunately, I was assigned a human who is… SO. VERY. SLOW. So naturally, I’ve been working on her. Our current lesson is something Mom calls “loose-leash walking.” Personally, I […]

Bella’s Guide to Proper Treat Delivery 🦴

Hello, humans. I’m Bella… The Seasoned Shepherd. I’ve been accepting treats professionally for many years, so I feel uniquely qualified to discuss today’s topic… Proper Treat Delivery. First, let me clear something up. We’re not trying to bite your fingers. We really aren’t. But the second we see a treat… Our sweet, well-mannered personalities take […]

Rosie Explains: Sniff Walk vs. Exercise Walk

Hi! I’m Rosie. Certified squirrel watcher, professional stick inspector, and neighborhood news reporter. Humans… we need to have a little chat. Every time you say, “Come on, Rosie!” while I’m sniffing a bush, you’re basically dragging me away in the middle of reading today’s headlines. 👃 A Sniff Walk = Reading the Neighborhood News Every […]