We are off today to enjoy a weekend of Dog Agility competition with our dogs. It has been a source of immense pleasure for me for the past 10 years to run with my dog, Tiramisu. It's a chance to feel the partnership that …
Science Is and Science Does
Somewhere out there is a study that concludes that using electronic collars can be detrimental to performance in dogs. That is not science. There is a study out there that concluded that using food reinforcement can teach …
From the Hill… Talking to the wall
427 reads, 29 likes, 18 shares, 1 comment. Numbers. I am a content provider on the Internet. Numbers are a main source of feedback to tell me whether what I am producing resonates with my audience. In fact, it tells me …
From the Hill… What the Dog Wants
I was sitting on the floor when my girl Tiramisu wandered over to me. At 11 years old, she is more affectionate than she was as a puppy. I smiled and reached out to give her a fuss and a pet. She likes her neck and ruff …
From the Hill… Flag Planting and Social Signals
From the more pensive corners of the Hill... Just recently I was reading a discussion in an online social media site that had nothing to do with dogs or training. The topic doesn't really matter in this case. As part of …
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From the Hill… The Look On Their Faces
I've written before in my articles that I believe the 3 most important things in dog training to be: 1) Watch the Dog 2) Watch the Dog 3) Watch the Dog. It is critical to good training that we are able to look and …
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