by Elizabeth and Doug | Apr 17 | Uncategorized
Relaxing in your favorite chair is a pleasure you look forward to. A crate can provide just the same haven of comfort to your dog. It’s natural for a dog to use a den as a refuge, and a crate can serve as an excellent substitute, becoming a warm, safe, quiet...
by Elizabeth and Doug | Apr 3 | Uncategorized
So often people say “My dog is just terrible about …(fill in the blank), but gosh, he must be seven years old already, I am sure its too late to train him now” We chime right in with “Absolutely NOT!, It is NEVER too late” When is the last time you learned...
by Elizabeth and Doug | Dec 17 | Podcasts
Pet Podcast #61 features an interview with dog trainer Elizabeth Simpson of Tenderfoot Training and we talk about boundary training for you and your dog. What is boundary training? Most mammals have a sense of personal space and when that space is invaded, tension and...
by Elizabeth and Doug | Nov 2 | Podcasts
Pet Podcast #60 features an interview with dog trainer Doug Simpson of Tenderfoot Training and we talk about separation anxiety in. Doug shares tons of great information on separation anxiety including proactive approaches for avoiding separation anxiety in the first...
by Elizabeth and Doug | Mar 15 | Uncategorized
By Tenderfoot TrainingPublished in The American Dog Magazine, Winter 2009 When someone adopts a new dog with problems like separation anxiety, aggression, timidity or fears, they frequently assume the dog was abused. Even people who adopt young puppies from the...