Science & Dog Trainers: better do your research

I've been a certified, professional dog trainer for over 8 years now, and I can count on my hands the number of times that I have been questioned by potential clients about my education, and training methods.

DOGS, PUPPIES, REACTIVE DOGSCoffee HopsJune 2, 2021

Positive reinforcement doesn't work for every dog, and other assertions.

When you claim that positive reinforcement 'doesn't work for your dog' it's because you are doing it wrong.

DOGS, PUPPIES, REACTIVE DOGSCoffee HopsApril 26, 2021dog training, positive reinforcement, learning theory, science

Trigger Stacking: the straw that broke the camel's back

Today I woke up with a weird funk hanging over my head. Everything I did, however ordinary, seemed to be met with resistance.

DOGS, REACTIVE DOGSCoffee HopsMarch 7, 2021

Taking the 'Pull' Out of Leash Walks

It's a beautiful, sunny day and you're heading out for a walk with your dog to stretch your legs. You take a deep breath of fresh air, and....YOINK!

DOGS, PUPPIES, REACTIVE DOGSCoffee HopsFebruary 18, 2019

On the Mark: Hand Targets

Targeting is a useful behavior where we teach our dog to touch a specific part of their body to a specific object/location.

DOGS, PUPPIES, REACTIVE DOGSCoffee HopsJune 11, 2018

Crash! Boom! Storm Phobias

What a month we've had. Record breaking temperatures and minimal precipitation almost makes you forget about our 7 months of cold, cruel winter, doesn't it? No? Too soon? I agree.

REACTIVE DOGS, DOGS, PUPPIESCoffee HopsMay 28, 2018