What Are Your Training Goals?
While driving the other day, I was thinking about animal behavior, pets, and my students. I turned on the recording app on my phone to
Paw Target: A Fun Behavior for Everyone
Your pet gets to exercise his or her brain. In the process, you can develop a simple paw target into a useful behavior and/or a
Training Methods in a Magazine Article
My sister read an article about the inspiration that can come from having a dog. Then she asked me some questions about training methods that
Teach Your Dog to Wear A Cone!
Since it’s April Fool’s Day, let’s fool your dog by playing pretend games to prepare for real experiences! You never know when your dog will
Cognitive Dissonance: Who Do You Want to Be?
This is a long one! But there’s so much to unpack concerning cognitive dissonance and who we want to be for our animals. Positive Training
Easy Riders: Car Rides can be Fun
If your dog is less than thrilled about riding in the car, this one’s for you! Behavior is never stagnant. It is heading in some
Many Dog Breeds, Many Dog Temperaments
Temperament? Personality? What are they? Are they forever? A dog’s temperament can be considered his personality or disposition, who he is, what he likes or
Doorway Treats: No Running Out the Door!
Pets running out the door: Dangerous, Annoying, and Stressful! Pets happily waiting inside until they are invited to go out (IF they are invited!): Priceless.
Humility in Animal Training: Bridging the Communication Gap
“The animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours, they move finished and complete, gifted with extension
Magical Dogs in My Life
Like many people, a few dogs in my life have taught, amazed, and inspired me. I have loved all of my own dogs and many
