by Karen Baragona | Nov 28, 2014 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
The dog training school where I teach has a exciting new partnership with Babies-R-Us: We’re about to start monthly seminars for expecting and new parents on finding your “new normal” with a baby plus a dog. I’m using today’s post …
by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Nov 14, 2014 | Pet Guardians, Training
I recently had the pleasure of both attending and speaking at the Coast to Coast Bully Walk in Chesterton, IN. The walk is held every year, in various locations across the USA to celebrate Pit Bull Awareness Month. Both Jambo …
by Eileen Anderson | Nov 10, 2014 | Pet Guardians, Training
As the great trainer Bob Bailey says, training is simple but not easy. The principles are very simple and straightforward, but actually applying them in practice can be very difficult. I’ve mentioned many times that I am not a professional …
by Cecelia Sumner | Nov 1, 2014 | Pet Guardians, Training
When I add a dog to my life, I consider our relationship the beginning of a voyage. I look forward to creating a bond based on understanding and trust. There isn’t a timetable for these events to occur. The bond...
by PPGWorld | Oct 16, 2014 | Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
By Bob McMillan Oona, my Irish wolfhound puppy, is about to turn 15 weeks old. Depending on which studies you follow, her developmental window for socialization is now closed or is closing fast. Adolescence is upon us — the wild …
by Karen Baragona | Oct 13, 2014 | Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
“My dog will do anything as long as there are treats.” Don’t dog owners say this all the time? Often the tone is light, with a grin and a “that’s a dog for you” wink. But sometimes it’s got an …
