As a dog behavior specialist, Joann has the experience and knowledge to help!
More than just a blog on canine behavior
Joann has over 20 years of experience training dogs and working with owners on behavior issues. She has the learning and knowledge to have helped hundreds of dogs over her career as a trainer and behavior specialist. The blog is just one way to share her information. Private Consults for behavior are another.
One of the most rewarding parts of working with dogs is helping them stay in their homes with the families that love them.
Through private behavior modification programs in the owner’s home, many issues can be addressed and corrected.
We have a no-nonsense approach to helping you and your dog. You will always get the full story and it will always be realistic. You will also be able to see visible results from your efforts.
I’d be more than happy to help, Just contact me and let me know what issues you are dealing with and we can schedule a personal one to one visit
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Counter-surfing
Roasted turkey, fresh baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh baked pies; these are the many delights that await the coming holiday season. This time of year brings lots of entertaining with lots of food. It is also the time of year where disaster can strike a festive holiday meal as the lovable family dog

I Have A Great Dog – He Protects Me!
I hear it all the time, “I have the best dog, he/she is very protective of me and my family”. Or, we want to buy a dog to protect our family, but we don’t want a trained protection dog. Typically, these people are talking about German Shepherds or those types of dogs known for protection,

Beware “free” advice
Having a dog presents itself with lots of different issues, from potty training, to chewing, loose leash walking, even various degrees of aggression. Also, as an owner, you have lots of questions and need answers. The answers to those questions could and likely will have an impact on your relationship with your dog and your

The Problem of digging
Have you seen it? Have you noticed? All over Minnesota people are bustling with the long-awaited coming of spring. It took long enough to get here (as usual) but now that it has begun to look like the long winter is over, we are all preparing and becoming more active. Animals are no exception to

Tips for a misbehaving dog
As a dog trainer and behaviorist, there are certain issues that I am asked about on a consistent basis. While each dog and each situation has nuances that make it unique, there is advice and tasks/training that can be done in each and every case that will help. I received a call today that is

Super-charge your kibble
Many clients want to train their dogs using treats but are worried about the quality of treat they give their dog. I’ll let you in on a little trick I use. Take some of your dog’s daily kibble ration and place it in a resealable bag. Add in something super stinky and scentfully alluring to
