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Dog Body Language 101
Learn all about dog body language so that you can address behavioral struggles and deepen your relationship with your pup!
Consent in Animal Training
But He Knows It…
When I meet a client for the first time one of the most common things I hear when a dog doesn't perform up to the owner's expectations is, "But he knows it!". This could be in reference to walking on leash politely, sit-stay, leave it or any other behavior we're asking for.
You Should Ask Your Dog Trainer These 5 Questions
The dog training world is completely unregulated. There are no requirements or licenses needed. There is no one checking in to make sure the services being provided are ethical and humane. Similar to the fitness and health industry, fancy marketing schemes and promises of quick fixes can lead to undesired consequences.
Your Dog May Be An Introvert If…
As a person who doesn’t yearn for more friends myself, I can understand this. Human pet owners have been led down a path of believing that their dog is not experiencing a good quality of life unless he is going to daycare, to the dog park, to dog parties, and greeting every dog he meets on the street. This is simply not true.
What is enrichment and why do it?
Many people can “find things to do” to occupy some of their time but after a while, even the most resourceful and creative among us will be itching to get back “normal” routines and behavior.
Breaking Down Behavior Labels
The problem with consistently explaining behavior in generalized terms is that we start to diminish the quality or actuality of the behaviors we are trying to describe, therefore making it more difficult to actually change underlying behavior and emotional responses.