Nicole WildeFeb 21, 20172 minCooperation or Coercion?Me and my boy Phantom, who came at 3-4 years of age from the rescue I co-ran. He lived with us for 10 years until his passing. I recently...
Nicole WildeJan 21, 20144 minThe Real Truth About Rescuing Dogs–and WolvesWhen you bring a dog home from a shelter or adopt one from a rescue, you’re doing a noble thing. You’re taking a dog whose days might be...
Nicole WildeJun 18, 20136 minHey, Old School Dominance Theory: School’s Out!A pediatrician is attempting to examine an infant. He holds the stethescope to the tiny chest but the baby won’t stop squirming. It’s...
Nicole WildeJan 15, 20132 minTwo Ways to Elicit Dog AggressionA trainer asked me recently about a dog’s puzzling behavior. The five-month-old herding breed would growl when being picked up or...