Can A Dog Be Made Childproof?
Can a dog be trained to be 100% safe around all children, no matter what the child does around or to the dog? I get
March 18, 2019
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Can a dog be trained to be 100% safe around all children, no matter what the child does around or to the dog? I get
What one thing could you do, starting today, to improve your dog’s behavior? Consider this… Much of dog training isn’t about what the dog is
It is never a good idea to tease a dog. Teasing is different than play… It is good and healthy to play with your dog
Every dog has breaking points, physically and mentally. Thus, it is wise to set limits as to what stimuli your dog has to deal with…
Life has turning points. These are key events, or milestones, in your life that change you forever. Dogs also have turning points. The question is
If you don’t learn and practice the proper mental attitude during your dog training lessons, you will not get the most out of the lessons,
You are making breakfast. Without looking, your sleeve brushes your plate off the edge of the counter, it falls to the floor, and shatters. Some
I am a big believer in having extras… I don’t just buy one tube of toothpaste, I buy 2. Two milks, two pairs of shoes,
I have three levels of dog training classes: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. Most students just do Basic, primarily because they feel this program is sufficient
I have 4 students taking a dog training “break”? Here is my view on training breaks… Student 1: Lost his job, can’t afford the lessons
Why do we train our dogs? Because you and your dog are not going to learn new skills during an emergency. I play a bit
When I first started out training dogs professionally, I used the same exercises that I learned from the classes I took. I then added exercises
It is normal to feel flustered when learning something new, or when increasing your skills to the next level. It is also normal for your
The Learning Curve (LC) is a graphical representation of how learning increases over time. As a general rule, the more experience, knowledge and wisdom you
I’m currently putting the finishing touches on the therapy dog training of an Australian Labradoodle… She is a mini-doodle, approximately the size of a Cocker
I watch a number of reality TV shows… business rescue shows, for example… The Profit, Bar Rescue, Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological disorder generally considered a result of real or perceived threat(s) to life, serious bodily injury, witnessed threat
Today I’m meeting a dog that is afraid of “everyone and everything.” I have met a number of these types of dogs over the years.
A few years ago, I was hired to help with a male Vizsla that was fearful of strangers. When I first evaluated the dog, yes,
I train dogs throughout Maricopa County. I have been in most neighborhoods and train all types of dogs. Yesterday, I had and evaluation and lesson
Learning happens all the time. Your body and brain learn every moment you are alive. Every experience modifies us. The same is true of your
Most people don’t know the difference between dog training, and practice. Training is what you do with me, practice is what I want you to
I see it all the time. When I coach students, from beginners to advanced, they engage in negative self talk as they work with their
I recently testified in a dog bite case as a dog behaviorist expert witness. This case culminated in a 3 hour deposition and 3 hours of
How important is it for the average pet owner to understand the science (and controversies) regarding animal behavior? Let’s start with this excerpt from a
Parents need to supervise and instruct their kids, and visiting kids and parents, regarding activities they can, and should not, do with the family dog.
I teach Situational Awareness in my Dog Obedience classes, starting with Basic Obedience all the way through Advanced Obedience. Situational awareness is being able to
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There is a lot of talk these days about dog training. So, what is training? Here’s a part of my personal story, and I’ll show
My parents were professional musicians. My father was once considered one of the best baritone sax players in the US. Thus, I started playing clarinet
You can’t outsmart your training. In other words, in an emergency situation, you and your dog will only respond as well as the level of
A number of years ago, I joined a Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu dojo. I trained there for 2 1/2 years. The good experiences I had there
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