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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 dog trainer is doing it all wrong!  I find this unfortunate.  Especially for those of us who are trying to make changes in the industry and require that anyone who […]

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 to help them.  I hate to do it.  I have vet bills, too.  But there are times that they REALLY don’t need me, or even a board certified veterinary behaviorist. […]

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 common, and talk about when I use them, and why. Many dog trainers (perhaps even the majority), regardless of methodology, begin training by using the lure and reward method. This […]

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 that we expect, and we need to pay attention to our body language and theirs in order to make the greeting successful. This is Killian.  He’s cute, isn’t he?  I’m […]