A Cautionary Tale
By Kayla Sprague
Before entering the world of dog training I had never really had an opinion on shock collars. To me they were just another kind of collar, another way to train a dog. I was unaware of any negative effects. After studying more about positive reinforcement training, however, ...
Pet Professional Accreditation Board launches French language option for training and behavior credentials
LECANTO, Fla. - March 9, 2021 - The Pet Professional Accreditation Board (PPAB) has completed translation of its study guides and instructions into French in a move that will make a force-free credential immediately accessible to French speaking canine training and behavior consultants ...
Straight from the Horse’s Mouth
By Dorothy Heffernan
With a growing interest in ‘least intrusive, minimally aversive’ (LIMA) training methods and the ‘least intrusive effective behavior intervention’ (LIEBI) model, many equestrians of today are increasingly starting to consider the option of riding their horses without ...
New Certificate Course: Helping Your Dog in the Post-COVID World
The International School for Canine Psychology & Behaviour Ltd. (ISCP) has a reputation for excellence, with students and graduates in over 61 countries. The ISCP only promotes reward based, positive training methods. The school holds the emotional lives of dogs as a priority, and has ...
A Letter to the First Dogs about Training Gear
Woofs from Gizmo's Office
Hey Major and Champ!
I wanted to drop you a quick note and congratulate you both on your new “digs!” It’s great watching fellow canines once again enjoying the lush green lawns of the peoples’ house.
Your hoomans do a great job of caring for you and it’s obvious ...
The Right Dog Harness for the Job
By Joan Hunter Mayer of PPG corporate partner Transpaw Gear®
What do selecting a harness for your dog and shoe shopping have in common? More than you might think!
When you venture out- or online- to purchase a pair of shoes, or an outfit, it generally boils down to selecting the right ...
Trick Bunnies
By Emily Cassell
“So, where do you plan to hold your trick classes?” asked the interviewer from Do More with Your Dog! I hoped she was ready for the answer: “I don’t actually plan to hold in-person classes,” I explained. “The reason I am trying to get certified is so that I can create a ...
BARKS Podcast with Sara McLoudrey: February 19, 2021
Join Niki Tudge, Sara McLoudrey of Synergy Behavior Solutions as they chat about dog training and behavior consulting.
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Sara McLoudrey CPDT-KSA, FearFree Level 1 and Certified Trainer, Low-Stress Handling ...