by Anna Francesca Bradley | Feb 20, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
We wouldn’t be human if frustration didn’t sometimes creep in when managing our dogs, particularly when helping them overcome training and behavior related issues. I don’t think it’s possible not to experience these emotions and I never blame...
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 22, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Sue McCabe I have a confession. I sometimes feed my dogs from the table. When I go out to eat with my dog we are sharing quality time, and a meal together. So as long as my dog is...
by Karen Baragona | Dec 10, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Training
I’ll give you the moral of this story first: Make peace with muzzles. Be OK with dogs who wear them, applaud owners who use them, and put one on your own dog if the situation warrants it. Now I’ll tell...
by Daniel Antolec | Jun 17, 2015 | Animal Behavior, Business & Consulting, Business Development, Training
Some time ago I engaged in an online conversation with a dozen or more force-free trainers and the subject of professional certification came up. Most of the trainers had CPDT-KA credentials and some were considering letting them lapse because they …
