Dog training can sound almost like a chore that needs to be done. But dog trainer Eric Brad finds it an almost musical experience. Working with your dog in training can be a wonderfully creative experience. Training …
Some Dogs Won’t Work For Food
Food is something every dog has every day. Unless they are ill, there should be no reason for our dogs to turn down any snacks we offer them. But many dog owners claim their dogs won’t work for them for food treats as a …
2011 – A Year For The Dogs and The Canine Nation
It’s been a great year. 2011 was a very positive year for Canine Nation and I want to thank all of my readers and podcast listeners for their support and comments over the past 12 months. I've learned a lot writing and …
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Dogs At Daybreak ~ An Appreciation
Training, behaviour, and science are important parts of my life with my dogs. But there are simple, almost poetic moments that I also cherish. Working, playing, and sometimes quiet moments that help me appreciate the …
Are Positive Dog Trainers Positively Pushy?
Not so long ago, my enthusiasm for what I had learned about positive training and behavioural science turned me into an evangelist for modern training. But is pushing my training philosophy any more acceptable than pushing …
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Disobedient Dogs – Does Being “Bad” Pay Off?
Our dogs don’t always do what we ask of them. Sometimes it can seem that they even enjoy being bad. But is this really the case? The science of behaviour, both canine and human, tell a very different story. Chances are …
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