by Tonya Wilhelm | Apr 7, 2017 | Training
Why do dogs dig? One of the questions I get a lot from my dog training clients is how to stop a dog from digging. This may be followed up with asking me why dogs dig in the first...
by Daniel Antolec | Mar 13, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Business & Consulting, Training
I accept behavioral cases within my dog training practice when I have the necessary education and experience to help, and I refer cases beyond my ability to other professionals. Gathering as much information about the dog in question is important …
by Pam Hogle | Feb 28, 2017 | Training
A reader recently asked me what I think of the controversy over the movie A Dog’s Purpose, particularly allegations that a dog was abused during filming. I had had tickets to a preview showing that was a fundraiser for a …
by Barbara Hodel | Feb 21, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
Go to any online dog forum and the question will come up rather sooner than later: My dog barks, what should I do? The advice then often starts with citronella or even shock collars, rattle cans, and other unpleasant devices …
by PPGWorld | Feb 17, 2017 | Learning Theory, Training
By Don Hanson BFRAP CDBC ACCBC CPDT-KA It was in the September of 2002 that the first version of this article appeared in Paw Prints, the Green Acres Kennel Shop newsletter. I update the article on a regular basis...
by Daniel Antolec | Feb 13, 2017 | Advocacy, Animal Behavior, Business & Consulting, Training
Those in the world of canine training and behavior know there is a wide gap between philosophy and methods employed by professionals, and even some rifts between professional organizations. It can be confusing for those of us in the field, …
