by PPGWorld | Jul 21, 2014 | Pet Guardians
Thanks to the polar vortex, Lexington, KY enjoyed near-record low temperatures in the mid-50s (Fahrenheit) and lower humidity this past week of July. I took advantage and walked Zip and Trevor in my neighborhood after work most evenings. One evening …
by Diane Garrod | Jul 18, 2014 | Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
Let’s face it, humans are “trained” to correct other humans. We correct our spouses, our children, our co-workers and so it isn’t a stretch that this thinking spills over into dog training. We wait for something to go wrong or …
by Drayton Michaels | Jul 17, 2014 | Pet Guardians, Training
Dogs bite because they have teeth is a saying among dog trainers. It is not said in the spirit of sarcasm, though in some benign cases it could be applied, it is said in an attempt to remind people, all …
by PPGWorld | Jul 16, 2014 | Pet Guardians
By Bob McMillan It’s a question I’m sure that Beethoven and Mozart asked themselves at some point in their illustrious careers: “Sure, the crowned heads of Europe love my stuff, but how do dogs feel about my music?” Well, as …
by Eileen Anderson | Jul 12, 2014 | Pet Guardians, Training
Newsflash. Not all dogs want to be petted. But you wouldn’t know it from watching videos on YouTube. What you can learn on YouTube is that there are lots of dogs whose owners “think” they are enjoying petting. But...
by Drayton Michaels | Jul 8, 2014 | Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
I’d like to thank The Pet Professional Guild for asking me to blog for their website. I feel there is no better organization for pet dog guardians or pet professionals to be members of. I’m honored to be part of …
