One of the biggest misunderstandings in dog training is the idea that positive training means...
Positive Dog Training Doesn’t Mean Letting Your Dog Do Whatever They Want
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The Dog Father’s Blog
Welcome to The DogFather Blog—where wisdom meets loyalty. Here you’ll find trusted guidance, real stories, and proven methods to help you and your dog build the kind of bond that turns heads at every park. This isn’t just training—it’s mentorship, and you’re part of the family.
Why Your Dog Listens at Home But Ignores You Outside
One of the most common things I hear from dog owners is: “My dog listens perfectly inside the...
More Exercise Isn’t Always the Answer: Are You Overstimulating Your Dog?
One of the most common things I hear from dog owners is: “My dog is crazy, so I need to exercise...
Your Dog Is Not Bad – Misunderstood
One of the biggest mistakes people make with dogs is assuming the dog is trying to be bad. I hear...
Puppy 101: The Foundation Most Owners Skip
Exhausted with your new puppy?
You’re not failing.
You’re just missing structure — and it changes everything.
The Dog You Train Is the Dog You Keep
I’ve said this for years: you don’t get the dog you wish for. You get the dog you train for. Every...
Fear Can Lead To Reactivity
How Max Went From Biter to Best Friend Max was a young German Shepherd with a reputation...
Dog Training Isn’t a Hobby. It’s a Profession.
Every week, I hear the same thing:“My neighbor said she can train my dog for cheap.”“I saw this...
Stop Repeating Yourself — Your Dog Isn’t Deaf
How many times have you caught yourself saying “Sit. Sit. Sit. Sit.” until you’re blue in the...
Leash Reactivity isn’t Forever
You’re walking your dog. Everything’s fine… until another dog shows up. Suddenly yours is lunging,...
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Puppy 101: The Foundation Most Owners Skip
Exhausted with your new puppy?
You’re not failing.
You’re just missing structure — and it changes everything.
The Dog You Train Is the Dog You Keep
I’ve said this for years: you don’t get the dog you wish for. You get the dog you train for. Every puppy starts out as pure potential. Potential for chaos. Potential for calm. Potential for frustration, or potential for freedom. What shapes that outcome isn’t luck. It...
Josh has held several conferences helping humans better understand dog behaviors and their body language, namely for Canada Post, various elementary schools and at Costco for Service Dog Etiquette.
He is certified with l’Académie Canin, Cognition and Emotion through Dr Hare (online course) with Duke University, Professional Dog Trainers Association (rated as one of the only dog trainers to use "dognition" (cognitive games) to formulate games to work on strengths and weaknesses and Therapy dog training with West Island Therapy Center. Josh is also the holder of the coveted CPDT-KA certification.
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