The Mr. Dog Blog

Educate & Motivate

Musings of a middle aged, slightly eccentric, dog trainer.

Sara Sokol 7/24/25 Sara Sokol 7/24/25

5 Dog Training Phrases That Sound Helpful (But Totally Aren’t) – Part 1

But the internet said so!

Sara Sokol 6/27/25 Sara Sokol 6/27/25

A Tired Dog is a Good Dog, or are they?

A tired dog is a tired dog.

Sara Sokol 5/28/25 Sara Sokol 5/28/25

“But I just use the Beep”: The Hidden Harm Behind Shock Collars and Invisible Fences

It’s more than just a beep

Sara Sokol 4/27/25 Sara Sokol 4/27/25

5 Tips for Traveling With Your Dog This Summer

Travel with your dog made easy

Sara Sokol 3/29/25 Sara Sokol 3/29/25

You’re Asking the Wrong Question

The key to good dog training is..

Sara Sokol 2/27/25 Sara Sokol 2/27/25

What do feelings have to do with it?

Hello for your reactive dog

Sara Sokol 1/23/25 Sara Sokol 1/23/25

Suck It Up Buttercup

Or not…

Sara Sokol 12/28/24 Sara Sokol 12/28/24

Dear Human…

A note from Dog

Sara Sokol 11/22/24 Sara Sokol 11/22/24

Understanding Emotions: The Key to Better Relationships with Your Dog (and Yourself)

Emotional understanding, who has it?

Sara Sokol 10/27/24 Sara Sokol 10/27/24

Puzzle Me This

I hate puzzle toys

Sara Sokol 9/27/24 Sara Sokol 9/27/24

Management isn’t a Dirty Word

What's rehearsal got to do with it?

Sara Sokol 8/23/24 Sara Sokol 8/23/24

Does Your Dog Need a Raise?

Psssst...your dog needs a raise

Sara Sokol 7/31/24 Sara Sokol 7/31/24

My Dog is Having a Hard Time and So Am I

Sometimes it’s hard having a dog

Sara Sokol 6/28/24 Sara Sokol 6/28/24

My five favorite products for your puppy

Favorite puppy products

Sara Sokol 5/31/24 Sara Sokol 5/31/24

Five Tips to Help You ROCK Your First Two Months with Your New Puppy

But it works…

Sara Sokol 4/28/24 Sara Sokol 4/28/24

Fear Factor

But it works…

Sara Sokol 3/28/24 Sara Sokol 3/28/24

Chugga, Chugga, Chew, Chew

Got a chewer?

Sara Sokol 2/29/24 Sara Sokol 2/29/24

Blame the Dog

Is your dog not listening?

Sara Sokol 1/26/24 Sara Sokol 1/26/24

What if…

What if we changed things up?

Sara Sokol 12/25/23 Sara Sokol 12/25/23

A Dog’s New Year Wish

Your dog wants you to know…