“Backwards” Recall Game
Perfect for Hot Days! Good training comes in very small pieces. Sometimes, a training exercise seems “backwards” in that you reinforce (reward) the opposite of
Understanding Your Dog
Navigating the Umwelt of Canine Communication and Behavior As the owner and user of a human body, you are empowered when you know how that
Unveiling the Deeper Issue Beyond the Shock Collar Ban
A Call for Education and Transformation The UK recently banned the use of shock collars in dog training, joining a majority of other European countries
Pitfalls of Negative Reinforcement
Why Positive Leash Training is More Effective and Humane In my classes, students learn leash handling skills for themselves and how to teach their dogs
Normalize GOOD Behavior for Dogs
What is “Normal?” There was a time in our society when most dogs slept outside. These days, that doesn’t seem “normal.” When I was a
Why to Get One Dog at a Time
What is a Pack? “Pack” refers to a family group of wolves, consisting of a male and female and their offspring of various ages. Only
Mindset: Ideal Clients, Friends, Dog Owners
Mindset is a belief system; it’s how you think about the impacts of learning and ultimately how you set your life up to succeed. Beliefs
Chicken Training
What comes to mind when you think of chickens? Eggs? A pastoral farm? You probably don’t immediately think of a trained chicken running an agility
Using Treats for Training
Consequences Dogs learn in 2 ways. One is by the consequences of their behavior choices – their actions. People sometimes think “consequences” are bad things,
Dog Training: Simple But Not Easy
Immediate Dog Training “Fixes” The world seems very “market-y” these days. I see more and more ads proclaiming quick fixes and miraculous cures for problems
