Because it matters how we work with our dogs.
For some people, a new dog is no big deal. You just bring it home and that's it. To others, it can be a wonderful adventure full of fun and learning and activities for both the human and the dog. My friends Angela and …
Continue Reading about Adventures in Puppyhood: Tips for Matchmaking a New Dog
Humans like the affection of dogs. We find it reinforcing when they come to us for petting and attention. Once they find something that annoys us, they can be masters at using it to get us to do things in order get them to …
When it comes to dog training, Positive Training and training based on rewards are hot topics these days. There are some in the dog world who think training with rewards means you never say “no” to your dog. Is it possible …
Continue Reading about Is a Reward-Trained Dog a Misbehaving Dog? Positively NOT!
The terms we use to describe when we talk about dogs and dog behaviour matters. Sometimes generalizing too much can do more harm than good. While clever terms can get you to agreement on some level, they may also keep us …
My wife and I love having our two Belgian Shepherds in our lives. We have occasionally had three dogs for short periods. You would think that adding a third dog would add about 30 percent more work, fun, and chaos into our …
Continue Reading about Expanding Your Canine Family: Multi-Dog Homes
Dogs have been with us for centuries. Today, millions of dogs live in the homes of humans. But what exactly is the dog getting out of the deal? In fact, a better question is what should the dog be getting out of the deal? …
