by Kim Palermo | Dec 5, 2025 | Behavior Problem
Very often when we have a training problem in front of us, we want to address it directly. That makes sense, right? I see this problem, and I want to address it now. We put pressure on ourselves to “fix” the issue, and in turn, we put pressure on our dogs. Most often,...
by Kim Palermo | Dec 5, 2025 | Puppy Training
If I could go back in time and change anything about how I raised each one of my puppies (and believe me, there are plenty of things I would change!) I would make sure my primary focus was on understanding, respecting, and embracing who they are. That’s why I’m...
by Kim Palermo | Dec 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
When we snuggle our new puppy for the first time. When we make that initial connection with coos and wiggles. When we anticipate all the adventures to come. We don’t think about the last time. When we get them settled at home, set them up all cozy in their crate next...
by Kim Palermo | Dec 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
I’ve spent 20 years watching people cue their dogs to sit. Cue them at the vet, cue them out on walks, cue them before giving them a treat or their meal or affection. The humans will nag them and repeat the cue if it doesn’t happen. Stick a treat in front of their...
by Kim Palermo | Nov 28, 2025 | Control Unleashed
The core of the Control Unleashed program is the use of patterns to help our dogs feel more comfortable in our crazy world. Patterns allow a dog to use voluntary behaviors to initiate a simple, repetitive chain that creates a predictable pattern. This will help...
