Am I A Monster?
I want to make something crystal clear: I do not hate anyone. There are some methods I don’t like. I don’t like seeing dogs in a pinch collar, a shock collar, or a choke collar. I believe these methods to be harmful to the dog, and to the dog owner relationship. I never like to […]
YOU HAVE TO SNIFF BUTTS FIRST!
The biggest mistake I see people make when greeting a dog is to rush in and touch the dog before the dog has a moment to figure out who they are or what their intentions are. This can be extremely dangerous when dealing with an unknown dog. When approaching an unknown dog you should ALWAYS […]
“Hey, have you heard the one about climate change and dog training?”
The Vet’s Office: Waiting Room or Dog Park?
The Vet‘s Office: Waiting Room or Dog Park?.
Coercion in Pet Dog Training Leads Dogs To a “Life of Quiet Desperation”
Coercion in Pet Dog Training Leads Dogs To a “Life of Quiet Desperation”.
Wide World
There is so much to think about when we first bring home our little furry bundle of joy. Pups need so much from us; the right diet, compassion, compainionship and comfort. But what is the best predictor of a well adjusted pup? SOCIALIZATION. Socialization is more than just something dog trainers sello get pups into […]
Reliable Recall: Some Rules to Teaching Your Dog to Come When Called
Coming when called is perhaps the most important thing your dog can learn. It can mean the difference between being lost forever, getting into a road and hit, or just generally making you pull your hair out with worry. There are a few rules you need to keep in mind when you teach your dog […]
A New Puppy For Christmas
What could be better than opening a wiggly box of puppy happiness on Christmas morning? Not much if you were in the market for a puppy, and the one in the box is exactly what works best in your household. But buying an animal as a gift is a tricky thing, and should be done […]
Beating a Dead Zebra – Final Note
The apparent success of punishment can be convincing. Punishing will often result in an end to a behavior. It may also result in the temporary suppression of a behavior. At least, as long as the one doling out the punishment is present. Dog pees on the floor, and his owner rubs his nose in it. […]
Crossing Over
I thought it wise to take a break from my current series to explain something about my training methods for those of you who have known me for a long time. I am what they call a “crossover trainer”. What that means is that I once used methods and tools I no longer use. You […]