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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...

Nicole Wilde
Jun 13, 20192 min read


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...

Nicole Wilde
Apr 23, 20183 min read


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...

Nicole Wilde
Jan 5, 20174 min read


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...

Nicole Wilde
May 12, 20142 min read


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...

Nicole Wilde
Jul 10, 20122 min read


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...

Nicole Wilde
Feb 1, 20123 min read


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...

Nicole Wilde
Oct 5, 20093 min read


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,...

Nicole Wilde
Aug 31, 20093 min read
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