How to Be the Best Dog Trainer EVER
There’s a joke every dog trainer has heard… a lot. What is the only thing that two dog trainers can agree on? That the third
But I Called A Trainer!
There have been a handful of times I have told potential clients that they probably don’t need me, and that I might not be able
In Terms of Training: Lure vs. Capture
There are several different ways to get a behavior from your dog. In this article I am going to look at two that are very
The Right Approach
Sometimes the difference between an aggressive dog and an accepting dog is the behavior of the human. Many dogs do not manifest fear in ways
Time To Walk the Dog!
Spring is here in the beautiful Boston Mountains, and if you are anything like me, you are ready to get out and enjoy it! There
Genetically Predisposed to Aggression?
We’ve all heard the news stories about people being maimed and even killed by pit bulls. So what is the truth about dog breeds and
Just QUIT!
By definition, positive reinforcement is rewarding a behavior to increase it’s frequency. So how does a positive reinforcement trainer (R+) address unwanted behavior without resorting
A New Puppy For Christmas
This is a post from a previous year, but is still relevant. The good news is that Rockingham County, NC, where I lived at the
Wanted: Stupid Dogs
Yeah, Baby Z thinks it sounds crazy, too. But is it really? Think about it. Do you really want Lassie as a dog? I would
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
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
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