by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | May 27, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
Presenting: TrickMeister Reinforcement Strategies for Success! I can’t believe how quickly the second Pet Professional Guild’s Force-Free Summit is approaching! It doesn’t seem like two minutes since we were in Tampa attending the first Summit in...
by Barbara Hodel | May 25, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
Dog owners are not always prepared for the challenges of a teen-aged dog: This can include their emotional response and sometimes over the top reaction to certain stimuli, ‘forgotten’ training, increased exercise requirements, need for more mental...
by Eileen Anderson | May 23, 2016 | Animal Behavior, Training
So you are standing at a party, or in your office, or on your front lawn. Someone you know only vaguely walks up to you. He walks up very close, face to face, close enough that you can see up...
by PPGWorld | May 12, 2016 | Training
There are many myths and misconceptions about dog training, some of which are broadcast on TV or written in popular books. Do you know the truth? You don’t need to worry about being alpha. Dogs don’t need to be rolled...
by Eileen Anderson | May 2, 2016 | Training
The “yelling” question comes up regularly for positive reinforcement-based trainers. “Am I a bad person if I yell at my dogs?” “Is it positive punishment to yell at my dogs?” And the accusatory version, “Do you NEVER yell at your …
