We are fortunate to work with experienced and dedicated training professionals who help train the animals and people alike! From the staff to volunteers and fosters to adopters, these professionals help set everyone up for success. Check out some of their great articles below.
Dog Training & Behavior Articles


The Incredible Benefits of Puppy Socialization
Kim Melanson CPDT-KA Certified Canine Behavior Counselor and Trainer We were fortunate to have Certified Canine Behavior Consultant and Trainer…

Helping your dog during COVID
With countless people working remotely, an unprecedented number of families have welcomed new dogs into their homes. Along with that.

Bringing Hope to Dogs Suffering from Separation Anxiety
Imagine if being left alone at home – even for a few moments – left you shaking and wracked with.

Finding a Certified Trainer or Behaviorist
Finding a Certified Trainer or Behaviorist Whether you have a pooch who is chewing everything in the house, barking like…

Dog Enrichment & Toy Resources
Dog Enrichment & Toy Resources By Beth MacLeod, CPDT-KA, Baypath Behavior & Training Coordinator What is enrichment? Enrichment is a…

Dog Enrichment: 10 Tips
Dog Enrichment: 10 Tips Exercise is super important for dogs, but as pet owners we need to also enrich our…

Crate Training Q & A
Crate Training Q & A. By the team at our wonderful training partner Life is Dog. We hear so much…

Help for Counter Surfing Canines
Help for Counter Surfing Canines By Certified Canine Behavior Consultant and Trainer Kim Melanson, CPDT-KA, Founder of Dingo Dog Studio Does…

Tops Ways to Curb Excessive Barking
Tops Ways to Curb Excessive Barking 1. Take your dog for at least one long walk a day. For most…

Introducing your new dog to your resident cat
Introducing your new dog to your resident cat By Beth MacLeod, CPDT-KA, Baypath Behavior & Training Coordinator Before bringing your…

Introducing your new dog to your resident dog
Introducing your new dog to your resident dog By Beth MacLeod, CPDT-KA, Baypath Behavior & Training Coordinator Although your dogs…

Five to Survive: Top Training Tips
Five to Survive: Top Training Tips By Beth MacLeod, CPDT-KA, Baypath Behavior & Training Coordinator There are five behaviors which…

Why Dogs Chew
Why dogs chew… and what you can do about it By Beth MacLeod, CPDT-KA, Baypath Behavior & Training Coordinator Chewing…

Choosing Collars, Leashes & Harnesses for your Dog
Choosing Collars, Leashes & Harnesses for your Dog Collars: Martingale collars. Your dog is going home with a Martingale collar.…

Learn More about Shy and/or Fearful Dogs
Not all fearful dogs are created equal. Some are, by nature, fearful, some have experienced events that have produced fear,.