[Sassy_Social_Share title="Share it with someone!"] I know how to fool a dog trainer. The one I fool the most is me! While it may seem simple, learning to teach a dog with clarity isn’t as easy as it sounds. The road is …
“But It works” – A Dog Trainer’s Lament
[Sassy_Social_Share title="Share it with someone!"] With literally dozens of ways to teach a dog to do the same behaviour, how do we choose the best way for us? It seems we often choose a method because “it works” for …
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Competing with Dogs
[Sassy_Social_Share title="Share it with someone!"] Dog sports are a great way to spend time with our dogs. It also gives us a great reason to train them for some very useful and fun skills. But, while it might be fun, …
Dog Aggression – Fear, Fact, Fiction and How To Cope
[Sassy_Social_Share title="Share it with someone!"] Our dogs will bark, snap, and sometimes even bite if they are put into situations where they feel that is their only choice. If we take precautions to understand our …
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Conditioned Reinforcement – Why “Good Dog!” Works
[Sassy_Social_Share title="Share it with someone!"] Why do most dogs wag their tails when they hear the words “Good Dog”? A look into the psychology behind our dogs’ behaviours reveals some interesting answers. It also …
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Dog Training Mechanics
[Sassy_Social_Share title="Share it with someone!"] Dog training is simple. Anyone can do it, right? Well, maybe. Dog training involves a lot of mechanical skills that we can practise. The more we practise, the better …
