by Jill Haffley | Jun 6, 2017
I get questions all the time about the collars I use in my dog training, mostly: “Do you use a shock collar?” “Do you use a choke chain?” I’m glad I am asked that, and I am glad to answer. More recently I had a woman ask about the shock collar because she had visited...
by Jill Haffley | May 24, 2017
I am frequently asked what type of collars I use as a professional dog trainer. Sometimes this is because people want to use the correct type of collar and sometimes they ask because they have beliefs around the ethics of choke and shock collars. I am glad I am asked...
by Jill Haffley | May 9, 2017
Jill Haffley is a certified dog trainer with over 20 years of experience in the Colorado Springs area. Her series on Dog Trainer Q&A answers the most common questions she’s been asked. Dear Jill the Dog Trainer, I have a dog who attacks her food so fast I’m...
by Jill Haffley | Apr 18, 2017
Anyone who has had a puppy knows the pain of losing something they valued because of chewing. And, chewing isn’t limited to just puppyhood- for some dog owners, they live with ongoing chewing, and it is one of the biggest complaints I receive as a dog trainer....
by Jill Haffley | Apr 4, 2017
How to choose a dog trainer for your puppy or rescue can be tricky. There are lots of philosophies out there and you may not even know what methods are being used to know what you agree with or not. Here are the tips I suggest for how to choose a dog trainer to best...
by Jill Haffley | Mar 22, 2017
I recently received a call from a gentleman who has a three year old Rottweiler. This man had a history with the breed and had really nice dogs, until he got this most recent pup. As a puppy he would bite as his owner’s hand when reaching for the bowl....
