Terry Jester is a nationally-recognized expert on companion animal behavior.

Regarded by The Humane Society of the United States as being "humane and effective in dealing with problem pets and their owners."

Terry has been Director of Animal Behavior and Training at various Humane Society departments in Colorado and California.

Terry is the Owner/Operator of
Rocky Mountain Rawhide, providing animal behavior consultations for the pet owning public.

I had a client the other day, a beautiful Springer spaniel named Charlotte, who experie...

At best, annoying, at worst, peace shattering, noisy dogs can lead to frustration, ange...

The most common complaint I hear from people is wanting to cure their dog of lunging at...

Before we go any further, let me make myself very clear: I am against breed specific do...

One of the most common calls I get is from people wanting to know how to deal with a de...

Before assuming anyone who hangs a shingle is competent to address the issues surroundi...

Who is smarter? Your dog or your cat? That’s really like comparing the proverbial apple...

People use all types of devices to train and control their dogs. But none are as misund...

Dogs absolutely know the difference between right and wrong. But, only in the context o...

Denial is a wonderful place to live – for those who can afford it. Most of us, however,...

I had to dig a hole yesterday. A big hole, as she was a fairly big dog.

It's no...

If you have children, Halloween can be a fun-filled, exciting time. Throw animals into ...

I don’t teach clicker training in my dog training classes. Not because I don’t think it...

I like to think that my dog training classes are actually dog teaching classes. What w...

Having more than one dog in a household can sometimes lead to disharmony in the family ...

Any loose, hanging collar-- especially chain collars--can spell disaster. Any time two ...

When most people think of the mentally ill, we tend to think in terms of the extreme --...

Last week, as my New Year’s resolution, I confessed to wanting to set new standards for...

Some people really have a way with animals. They might be the grocery store clerk, the ...

The clouds overhead were dark with the promise of rain. I knew we were in for it. A few...

I can’t think of a more stressful or dangerous holiday for our pets than the Fourth of ...

I love the smell of a freshly cut Christmas tree. It brings to mind so many happy times...

Is your dog well-behaved enough for a dog park? First of all, there are rules for dog p...

I think we’ve all been there. Strolling down the trail, enjoying the flowers, birds, an...

“There he is, legendary cowboy, Roy Rogers, astride his faithful Palomino, Trigger, his...

Most people realize that a dog’s hearing is better than a human’s. A lot better. Not on...

The “power walk” is one of the easiest and most beneficial activities you can do with y...

We’ve seen it time and time again. The elderly lady with 50 cats in her home. The coupl...

One of the most common calls I get is people wanting to know how to deal with a destruc...

The four things you need the most in order to be a successful dog trainer have nothing ...

The other day I got a call from Ron of Fort Collins. His 8-year-old Pekinese, Cody, had...

People complain to me all of the time about how stubborn their dog is. I surprise them ...

When looking at numbers, statistically, children are safe around dogs. However, when an...

It doesn’t matter if you own a Chihuahua or a Saint Bernard, a Border Collie or a Puggl...

The True Origin of Dogs

Why did God make chihuahuas? An excellent question, ...

I once worked for an organization where, “the Boss” had trained a dog in her lifetime, ...