When you buy a brand-new car, it comes with an instruction manual. It tells you how often to get the oil changed, what kind of gas to use, and what all those little dashboard lights mean. It explains what happens if you ignore them (spoiler: it’s never good). Now, your dog might not come with an instruction manual — but they absolutely should.  Because just like your car, your dog needs regular maintenance, routine check-ins, and a bit of care to keep everything running smoot

“Why does my dog act so much better for you than they do for me?” It happens all the time. Many of the dogs that come through our...

A common question we hear from new dog owners is: “Should I wait until after my dog is spayed or neutered to start training?” At Sunshine...

Have you ever convinced yourself someone was ignoring you—only to later realize they never even got the message? Not long ago, I found...

When most people think about dog training, they jump straight to obedience—sit, stay, come, potty training, etc. But if that’s all you...

When you first thought about adding a dog to your life, you likely envisioned something very different than what you actually...

As a business owner, I understand the appeal of offering financing options for dog training programs. It allows clients to get the...

I love dogs. I love training them, living with them, and helping people create well-balanced relationships with them. But I also...

There’s always controversy in the dog training world —from training methodologies to the use of tools like prong collars and e-collars....

At Sunshine K9 Training, we utilize remote collars because they allow us to communicate with dogs clearly and effectively. When paired...

It's Monday, and my inbox is full of weekend shenanigans that need attention. One particular message stirred up some emotions. A dog...

For years, I’ve watched dog trainers talk about their favorite tools—the best leashes, training collars, or treat pouches—but there’s one...

This blog post is intended to provide clarity for those who feel the need to tell us that dogs shouldn't go everywhere: You're right....

You've been scrolling through social media and you start to notice a common theme... A lot of families seem to have two or more dogs......

A new client asked me a great question yesterday and I wanted to share it because I feel like so many people expect instant results when...

It's been a goal of mine for a long time to live in a coastal community and I took the opportunity to relocate more than once in 2023....

It starts with decorating... then you begin making plans about who is hosting dinner... how many people will be there... who's bringing...

So often when we say the word punishment or correction when referring to training dogs and stopping bad behaviors, people immediately...

Getting a dog to walk nicely seems to be a million-dollar industry with all the tools that are available to pet owners now. Pet stores,...