In the first part, we'll talk about how dog training is so much more than group obedience classes. In the second part we'll talk about why trainers need to know more about dog grooming and how that serves our shared clientel...
In the first part we'll talk about what subthreshold means and why we should care about it. In the second part we'll talk about a pup that I'm working with.
In the first part we'll talk about how terminology helps us to communicate thoughts, procedures , and ideas so that we can replicate results. In the second part we'll.talk about one particular term that is often misused and c...
In the first part we'll talk about the many reasons that dogs get noisy. In the second part we'll talk about the common things that we say that just add to frustration.
In the first part we'll talk about dryers and why drying is important and not just a finishing touch like it can be for people. In the second part we"ll talk about how shaving or clipping a dog down is meticulous and tedious ...
In the first part we'll talk about all of the things that I think about when I'm working with a dog who is new to me and has a history of "not liking it." In the second part, we'll talk about how the process played out.
This week we'll talk about appropriate ways for dogs to show us, tell us, or express to us that they don't like something, are uncomfortable and/or want us to stop. The truth is that dogs need a safe way to communicate that. ...
In the first part, we'll talk about three questions that we can ask to get a good idea about a dog's behavior. In the second part, we'll talk about using that conversation to talk about our safety policy.
In the first part, we'll talk about adolescent dogs. They're not adults but they're not puppies either. In the second part, we'll talk about the function of behavior and how knowing what happens directly before and directly a...
In the first part, we'll talk about what we're seeing when we think a dog is stubborn, willful, or defiant. In the second part, we'll talk about how that relates to reinforcement and punishment.
In the first part, we'll talk about what Trigger Stacking is and why it's important for us to understand. In the second part, we'll talk about some human examples.
In the first part, we'll talk about conferences and webinars. In the second part, we'll talk about some training and behavior podcasts and thinking about grooming as a dog sport CCPDT lists courses approved for ceu's for the...
In the first part, we'll talk about what an owner gets out of working with their dog. In the second part, we'll talk about what owners can work on at home.
In the first part, we're going to discuss the difference between an observable fact and the stories that we make up around them. In the second part, we'll play a little game to identify facts and stories.
In the first part, we'll talk about setting the mood and helping dogs be calm. In the second part, we'll talk about using scents, pheromones, and calming music for dogs. If you want to try the iCalm calming music for dogs ple...
In the first part, we'll talk about the reality of sending a dog with a behavior problem to the Vet to be sedated for grooming. In the second part, we'll talk about Behaviorists and what that means.
