About Sandie Calloway, CPDT-KA | Positive Dog Trainer

An owner rewarding a dog for being quiet on cue with positive reinforcement.

How to Teach a Dog the “Quiet” Cue: A Certified Trainer’s Positive Method

Learn how to teach a dog the quiet cue the positive way. A certified trainer’s step-by-step method to stop barking on request, no yelling required.

A dog sitting politely to greet a person instead of jumping up.

How to Stop a Dog From Jumping on People: A Certified Trainer’s Positive Plan

Learn how to stop a dog from jumping on people the positive way. A certified trainer’s step-by-step plan for calm greetings, no kneeing or scolding.

Graphic showing recall training progression from short leash to long line to off-leash.

Best Long Line for Recall Training: A Certified Trainer’s 2026 Picks

A certified trainer’s picks for the best long line for recall training in 2026. Biothane training lines, length and safety tips, and how to use them.

Diagram comparing front-clip and back-clip dog harnesses for pulling.

Best No-Pull Dog Harness: A Certified Trainer’s Top Picks for 2026

A certified trainer’s picks for the best no-pull dog harness in 2026. Front-clip harnesses that stop pulling gently, plus fit tips and comparisons.

Infographic explaining the opposition reflex and why dogs pull on the leash, with the positive fix.

Loose Leash Walking: A Certified Trainer’s 5-Step Positive Method

Stop the pulling for good. A certified trainer’s 5-step positive method for loose leash walking, plus the best no-pull harnesses and gear that work.

A dog happily running back to its owner during positive recall training.

How to Teach a Dog Recall: A Certified Trainer’s Come-When-Called Method

Learn how to teach a dog recall the positive way. A certified trainer’s step-by-step come-when-called method, the best rewards, and mistakes to avoid.

Three-panel guide showing a dog performing sit, down, and stay.

How to Teach a Dog Basic Commands: Sit, Down, and Stay the Positive Way

Learn how to teach a dog basic commands the positive way. A certified trainer’s step-by-step method for sit, down, and stay, plus how to make them stick.

A teething puppy chewing a safe rubber chew toy instead of household items.

Best Puppy Chew Toys for Teething: A Certified Trainer’s 2026 Picks

A certified trainer’s picks for the best puppy chew toys in 2026. Safe, soothing teething toys that protect baby teeth and save your furniture.

Timeline of the puppy socialization window from 3 to 14 weeks.

Puppy Socialization Guide: What, When, and How to Do It Right

A certified trainer’s puppy socialization guide, the critical window, how to socialize safely before vaccinations, and what to expose your puppy to.

A daily puppy potty schedule showing the best times to take a puppy outside.

How to Potty Train a Puppy: A Certified Trainer’s Positive Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to potty train a puppy the positive way. A certified trainer’s step-by-step house training schedule, reward tips, and how to handle accidents.