The Mr. Dog Blog

Educate & Motivate

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

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…

Sara Sokol 11/26/23 Sara Sokol 11/26/23

Oh boy! I’m bringing home a new dog, now what?

Oh boy, a new dog!

Sara Sokol 10/26/23 Sara Sokol 10/26/23

Rein in the Chaos: Helping You and Your Dog achieve Holiday Success

Are you ready?

Sara Sokol 9/28/23 Sara Sokol 9/28/23

Surviving Canine Adolescence; It’s Like Nailing Jello to a Tree

How will you survive?

Sara Sokol 8/26/23 Sara Sokol 8/26/23

Emotionally Charged; protecting your dog from off leash dogs

Be prepared

Sara Sokol 7/26/23 Sara Sokol 7/26/23

Is Your Dog Safe?

Keeping your dog safe

Sara Sokol 6/28/23 Sara Sokol 6/28/23

Service Dogs, ESA’s, and Therapy Dogs, Oh My!

What is the difference?

Sara Sokol 5/25/23 Sara Sokol 5/25/23

Is it time for new dog breeds?

Is your breed right for you?

Sara Sokol 4/25/23 Sara Sokol 4/25/23

Ten Things Your Dog Wants You To Know (Part 2)

Psst…your dog wants you to know a few more things.