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Yes, Training Should be Fun!
Recently, I have had several clients say the same phrase after a training session. “This was actually really fun!” The dogs like to say...
Apr 12 min read
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"Not Stern Enough": Failures of a Dog Trainer
I was once told I would never make it as a dog trainer. I was, quite simply, not stern enough. I lacked the one essential skill needed to...
Mar 12 min read
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What and Why: Training and Behavior Change
“He doesn’t listen.” “She’s stubborn.” “He has no respect.” “She pushes boundaries.” Have you ever found yourself frustrated with your...
May 15, 20243 min read
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Train What You Need, Not What Others Want
A quick search will come up with hundreds of lists of a dozen or so cues that Every Dog Needs to Know. The lists vary, but commonly seen...
Mar 4, 20233 min read
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He Needs To Know He's Wrong
A common refrain we hear about punishment-based or “balanced” training is that the dog needs to know he’s wrong. Dogs displaying a wide...
Feb 16, 20232 min read
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Treats for Nothing
I love giving treats for nothing. It is hands down my favorite type of training. It’s just so easy. The dog does nothing, and I give...
Jan 17, 20232 min read
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In Defense of the "Overstimulated" Dog
Hang around dog trainers enough these days and you’re sure to hear talk of the newest dog behavior woe: overstimulation. You’ll hear...
Apr 14, 20222 min read
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