We have all seen TV shows where a dog trainer may use different techniques to control a dog. These techniques are labelled as “training.” Sometimes these television personalities have no education, promote punishment, and salacious television in the name of ratings...
We have all heard about the window of opportunity for puppy socialization that ends at about 14-15 weeks. Does this mean that this critical door slams shut at 14 or 15 weeks of age? Of course not. It tells us that during this time in a puppy’s development, they...
Thresholds in dog training. What are they? How are they established? Why are they so important? Think of something that you are afraid of. It could be heights, snakes, spiders, or even dogs! Let’s say you are standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon. You are in...
Dog owner and trainer communication MUST be a two-way street. No detours, road closures, or dead ends. When trainers provide both group classes and private sessions, you must always keep them in the loop while training progresses. In order to make dog training...
If training is the polish to bring out your dogs’ inner brilliance, where does comfort fit into the equation when desensitizing and counterconditioning your dogs? Some dogs are just naturally fearful of things. They can develop a phobia or anxiety based on past...
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