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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...

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...

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,”...

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...

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...

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...

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...