dog trainers | Nicole Wilde

The Latest Miracle Training Device

Gah! One more “simple device to stop problem dog behaviors” has hit the market. I was alerted recently when, thanks to Facebook’s...

Long-Distance Behavior Assessment

“My dog bit my father and broke skin. He’s also bitten a relative who came to visit. My father thinks the dog should be put down. What...

Dog Trainer Wars

If you’re not a dog trainer, you might not be aware of the divisiveness in the dog training world. (Hint: Think of our current political...

Dog Trainer Wars: Can't We Come Together?

I recently taught a weekend seminar in the Dallas Fort Worth area. The hosts were great, the venue was nice, and it was a great...

Dog Trainers Who Shouldn't Be

The other day I ran into a woman I know at the dog park. She’s got an adorable little mixed breed dog who, along with a few other dogs...

When Dog Trainers Need a Correction

I just read an email that greatly upset me. No, it wasn’t about cruel treatment of a dog; it was about cruel treatment of a person. This...

Breed Specific Prejudices—Among Dog Trainers

I got a call the other day from a potential training client. When I asked what kind of dog she had, the woman replied, “A five month old...

Dog Trainers: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

“Cookie-slinging weenies!” “Punishment trainers!” “Posi-Nazis!” “Jerk trainers!” Know what these epithets have in common? For one thing,...