Pretend Games: Leash Skills Practice
Why would you put leashes on your dogs when you’re taking them from one fenced-in yard to another fenced-in area? Here’s my counter-question: Why would
Dog Training Requires Thinking: Don’t Believe Everything You Hear!
We are pelted by “facts” in every aspect of our lives. AI is used to create pictures and stories that are pure fantasy but would
The Shell Game, a.k.a. 3-Card Monte
History of The Shell Game The Shell Game and 3-card Monte are public gambling games in which a con artist with amazing skills at shuffling
Is Your Dog Shedding?
Continuous Shedding Albert, the English Springer Spaniel, is a single-coated dog. He sheds consistently all year long. Hair tumbleweeds are always in the corners of
Target Training for Dogs: From Nose Touches to Real-Life Skills
Many dog training program include teaching a “hand target.” Some people call it a “nose target.” This behavior is simply a dog touching your hand
A Reactive Dog has a Behavior Problem
Pain, Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in our pet dogs are all issues that we must address. But this is only a prerequisite to training. Training
Barking at the Door No More
Imagine that your dog seems to lose his mind when someone comes to the door. Barking, lunging, jumping on the door itself or on you,
Motivation: Presented by Your Dog, Activated by You
What Does Life with Your Dog Look Like? Your dog is not quite the easy-to-be-with companion you wanted. You love him, but you wish there
Positive Reinforcement Training, Constructional Teaching, and More!
Definitions, Descriptions, and Analysis: Oh, my! This episode is a vlog! Just click on the link below, relax, sit back, and watch – I hope
From Stress to Pet Success in Animal Shelters: One Human at a Time
I’m working on one of my favorite projects this summer! I teach animal shelter staff and volunteers to use low-stress handling techniques to improve the