by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Jun 23, 2014 | Pet Guardians, Training
Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) categorizes a dog as dangerous simply because of what breed he/she happens to be. This is the same as if we were to say, for example, that all people with long blond hair should be put …
by Theo Stewart | Jun 13, 2014 | Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
Understandably we don’t like our dogs to growl and it can be embarrassing, but growling is GOOD. Growling tells us what our dog is feeling. Growling gives us the key to open the door to the dog’s emotions....
by PPGWorld | Jun 13, 2014 | Training
Dogs and humans have been friends for thousands of years. In fact based on some of the latest studies, it is estimated that dogs evolved from wolves almost 40,000 years ago. But what is most incredible is that science, until...
by PPGWorld | May 30, 2014 | Training
I have recently seen and heard discussions on message boards and dog training forums about the use of clickers versus verbal markers such as using ‘yes’. I actually use and recommend both, not at the same time as this weakens …
by Eileen Anderson | May 24, 2014 | Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
I am mystified by one particular argument of those who use protocols for fearful or reactive dogs other than desensitization/counterconditioning (DS/CC). These other protocols often use negative reinforcement; if not that, then sometimes desensitization without...
