by Drayton Michaels | Dec 28, 2016 | Advocacy, Business & Consulting, Training
The profession of companion, or “pet” dog training is one that requires little more than the willingness to do it and promote oneself. There is no licensing required. Let me state right up front that given the appalling lack of …
by Barbara Hodel | Dec 21, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
Do not get me wrong, I am not talking about giving someone a puppy for Christmas or buying a puppy on impulse. I am talking about a long awaited puppy who, for no other reason but the mother coming into …
by Theo Stewart | Nov 25, 2016 | Business & Consulting, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
Years ago in another life I was a music teacher. In addition to class music lessons for many years, I also taught the piano and the flute. What’s this got do do with dogs, you might ask. My pupils’ results...
by Barbara Hodel | Nov 22, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
It might be a coincidence but over the last few weeks I have met a lot of dogs who are reactive on leash. They bark, lunge, whine and pull towards other dogs on walks. Some will aggress if given a …
by Tiffany Lovell | Nov 7, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Training
Professional dog trainers and behavior consultants who use force-free methods are some of the most compassionate people I know. We couldn’t do this work if we didn’t care deeply and want the absolute best outcome in every situation. So it …
