Wait. What? Have I lost my marbles? No, I’m defending the dog owner - not devices or methods that causes pain, fear, and intimidation.
Read MoreThis is a follow up to my post called “Foundation Cracks at Fear Free” after I got to speak with their Chief Operating Officer.
Read MoreRemember COVID? There was one good thing about that period - everyone got a dog! How are they doing now?
Read MoreFear Free Pets certifies professionals who commit to avoiding the use of unnecessary and avoidable pain and fear in their practices. So why are some of their certificate holders strapping down dogs for cosmetic procedures or endorsing the use of shock collars?
Read MoreWant to lose weight? Here’s an almost-surefire way to do it!
Read MoreSuccessful shelters and rescues sometimes still give out outdated and potentially dangerous advice. Here are a few thoughts on the subject.
Read MoreYou may already know this! But there’s always more research being done and some of it impacts you and me.
Read MoreWhy is it that people using outdated and potentially dangerous training methods often have big followings on social media or TV? This blog helps explain it.
Read MoreWe’ve all heard this idiom. But, with some dogs, we should take it literally.
Read MoreTrainers spend a lot of time learning, thinking, and talking about the A-B-Cs of training. Having a basic understanding of those can help dog owners too.
Read MoreImagine a day when dogs are healthier, live longer, and have fewer behavior problems. That day could come soon if everyone in this list did their part.
Read More“Have you heard about the latest-greatest new, improved, innovation in dog training? No? Everyone’s talking about it online!” When you hear this, you should proceed with caution. The basic ways animals learn haven’t changed and it’s important that your dog trainer knows this.
Read MoreAll animals are motivated the same ways. Understand the options makes us better trainers and better pet owners.
Read MoreIf you’re having problems with house training your dog, check here - you may have “Reverse House Trained” him instead!
Read MoreThe new puppy blues are a real thing. Most of us have had them at one time or another. But there’s hope.
Read MoreHave you noticed that your dog plays less than they used to? Here are some of the reasons why that might be.
Read MoreYou lived through puppy biting and the basics of obedience training. And your dog was FINALLY settling down and listening. But suddenly, he’s blowing you off when you call him. WHAT HAPPENED? Oh, no one told you about the teenage phase.
Read MoreClassical Conditioning can change a dog’s opinion about things. We can help them overcome their fear of strangers, bikes, skateboards, big trucks, other dogs, being left alone, and so much more. But, no, it doesn’t always work.
Read MoreWe hear about it frequently. But how important is it? The article I link to here will answer your questions about socialization (and it’s terribly important, by the way).
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