Happy 2016! The fresh start of a new year is a wonderful feeling, and this year will be whatever you make it!

If you've been following along with my newsletters, you may have noticed that I had to miss a few weeks in late December and January as I was fighting a virus over Christmas and New Years. I will make sure to send you the blogs and videos that got created before I got sick, and thank you for your patience!

Here's my best advice for big results with your K-9 companion throughout the year:

Exercise your dog everyday. That's it! A happy and healthy relationship with your dog starts with daily exercise. If you're already doing this, then introduce and be 100% consistent on ONE new rule this year. It could be: no dogs in the kitchen, no dogs on the couch, or no free food. All of these rules help your dog have clarity on who is in charge and what is expected of them.

As simple as this sounds, these two basic things are the foundation of everything I teach dog owners everywhere.