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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.