Focusing on Dog Training, Animal Behavior, Pet Ownership, and Pet Industry Issues
Besides being great tools for building body awareness, these tricks will also give your dog a workout physically and mentally! Here are a few of my favorite, easy to train, fitness exercises - with no equipment needed besides some tasty treats and maybe a clicker.
Read MoreA common phrase that pet owners say about their dog is, “He’s not food motivated,” or “He doesn’t like treats.” Usually dogs earn this title during a training session when the owner tries to reward their pet for good behavior, and then the dog doesn’t take the treat. But if the dog truly had no food motivation, then he simply would not eat at all. However, there may be underlying reasons why he doesn’t want to work for that biscuit.
Read MoreOur faithful canine companion...for us to celebrate something so widely, it can then be assumed that it is special and therefore not commonplace. If that is the case, what is really going on with the relationships of the 80 million dogs in the US?
Read MoreNo, that loop around that dog's face isn't a muzzle - it's a head halter! That contraption that wraps around the dog's face and neck and is supposed to give you all the control in the world when it comes to walking your dog... or does it? There are some heated debates surrounding the use of head halters, mostly concerned with safety and acclimation for the dog using it.
Read MoreI'm sure I could have gone into my settings and turned the sound/vibration off, but I couldn't. I wanted to understand how this would feel to something that couldn't turn it off and probably didn't have the foggiest idea why it was happening.
Read MoreThat noise making device, that is supposed to be some amazing elite tool. You either love it, hate it, or fumble around with it because you're supposed to like it. And then there are the owners/trainers who dabble just enough to have one in their training bag or kitchen drawer, but will not admit to using it. So what is all the hubbub with Clickers?
Read MoreThere are many reasons owners choose prong collars to train their dogs. Sometimes it is suggested by a family member or friend. Othertimes it is at the direction of a dog trainer. It is important to make an informed decision before using anything on your pet.
Read More"I have 20 initials after my name. That is 5 more letters than my entire name, including my middle name. Why do I need so many? The problem is that I don't."
Read MoreThe temperature is rising and with it the opportunities for our pets to join us for some summertime fun. Below are 5 ways to ensure that your dog has a blast with you this summer!
Read More...before the denial sets in and you say to yourself that this does not apply to you because your dog "would never bite", or you think "only certain breeds bite",...
Read More"...ANY tool can be aversive, even if the trainer thinks it should be fine. The judgement comes from the dog".
Read MoreWhen we label something, we close a door of understanding. We are telling the animal that we don't care what their reason is for their behavior. We stop listening. We give ourselves a false sense of explanation when really we have no understanding of why.
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