Nicole WildeFeb 21, 20193 minWhen “Come!” Means “Run the Other Way!”Here’s a conversation I’ve had many times over the years with owners of small dogs: “He won’t come when I call him. He’s so stubborn!” ...
Nicole WildeFeb 26, 20183 minThe Tipping PointAt the dog park this morning, my dogs and I were on the “small dog side,” as it was empty and there were two dogs on the “big dog side.”...
Nicole WildeJan 7, 20163 minR-E-S-P-E-C-T Find out What it Means to Me—in Dog TrainingA woman I know once told me, “I’d rather be feared than respected.” That was her honest opinion, whether it involved people or animals....
Nicole WildeNov 2, 20153 minThe Most Important Thing You Could Ever Teach Your DogAsk 100 dog owners what they feel is the one most important thing to teach their dogs, and you’ll get a variety of answers. The owner of...
Nicole WildeNov 4, 20143 minDo You Want a Well Trained Dog, or a Happy Well Trained Dog?If you scroll down my personal Facebook page, you’ll find lots of photos of my dogs. There’s Bodhi standing atop a hill in the early...
Nicole WildeApr 23, 20142 minCan You Hear Me Now? Getting Your Dog to Come When You CallA woman stands in the middle of a park calling her dog. The dog, oblivious, continues to play with his friends. The woman calls out...
Nicole WildeApr 3, 20142 minBehind the FacadeHave you ever picked up a magazine containing ads or fashion spreads where you appreciated the beauty of the female models? While many...
Nicole WildeDec 13, 20123 minHoly 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...
Nicole WildeOct 24, 20124 minA Solid Recall with Seconds to SpareThis morning Bodhi and I took a hike in the hillsides surrounding our local park. It was one of those lovely walks where he barely pulled...
Nicole WildeMar 27, 20124 minStop Chasing That Dog!This past weekend, I stopped by an office supply store that sits in the middle of an outdoor mall. Arms laden with printer paper and...
Nicole WildeApr 13, 20113 minThe Off-Leash Crowd: An Alternate UniverseThere’s a group of people who walk their dogs around our local park early most mornings. Although the areas they frequent are perimeter...
Nicole WildeNov 12, 20092 min“Our Training Kicked In”I just watched an interview with Kimberly Munley and Mark Todd, the civilian police sergeants who took down the crazed gunman at Fort...