by Daniel Antolec | Dec 11, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
It may be tempting for parents to get a puppy for their kids as a special Christmas gift. We have probably all seen TV programs and holiday movies where that scene played out joyfully on screen. And there was always …
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 6, 2019 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Morag Heirs Our canine companions are remarkably adaptable and, based on current thinking, this ability has allowed them to take advantage of the rubbish dumps created by primitive humans and shaped the transformation from wolf-like ancestor through to domesticated...
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Nov 25, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
So many times people say to me – your dog must be perfectly behaved right? Well…yes, he responds very well to what I ask him to do in various situations, but it doesn’t ‘just happen.’ It’s not something that miraculously...
by BARKS from the Guild | Nov 18, 2019 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Training
By Bob McMillan Positive training is not a new idea. With starts and stops over the last century, it has been used by empathetic individuals to bring out the best in their animal companions. A recent book, Elephant Company by...
by Daniel Antolec | Nov 14, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Business & Consulting, Pet Guardians, Training
Dog trainers enjoy the privileged opportunity of influencing the life and welfare of other people’s pets. With that comes great responsibility to only use methods and equipment which are modern and effective, while promoting a positive relationship as the dog...
by BARKS from the Guild | Nov 7, 2019 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Donna Savoie Dickens’ family purchased him from a breeder when he was five months old. The breeder did not allow the family to see the entire litter nor the dam and sire before they took him, but brought him …
