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May 19, 20163 min read

Can Every Dog Be Rehabilitated?

I recently came across an article in which a dog who was known to be “nervous, growling, and didn’t like children” was sent away for...

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Mar 5, 20142 min read

You Say Patootie…Calling Dog Behavior What it Is

I received a phone call yesterday from a woman in need of training for her dog. She had three dogs—two males and a female—and it seems...

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Feb 25, 20142 min read

For Dogs, Learning is 24/7

How much time do you spend each day training your dog? If you answered “30 minutes,” “An hour,” or even “Three 10-minute sessions,”...

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Mar 6, 20133 min read

Pack Leadership: One Size Does Not Fit All

Flip through the pages of any traditional book on dog behavior, and you’re likely to find advice about how to be the “boss” or...

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Feb 12, 20133 min read

Can Every Dog's Behavior Issues Be Fixed? A Trainer's Perspective

Yesterday morning I took Bodhi to the park. Frost covered the ground, and we only encountered two other diehard walkers the entire hour...

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Dec 13, 20123 min read

Holy Coyote!

“You don’t have to tell them everything.” That was the advice I got today when I told a well-meaning person about writing the blog I’m...

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Nov 20, 20123 min read

Do Some Dogs Need a Heavier Hand?

It never fails—someone always says it. In an recent online discussion about a trainer known for using less-than-gentle methods, someone...

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