Tammie Rogers
Inspired by Dogs & Nature
Category: All things dog
As a professional dog trainer for over 30 years, I offer advice, experience and know-how on dogs – their management, training, and care. Here, I will also share information about Service Dogs.
Benevolence
benevolent [ buh-nev-uh-luhnt ] adjective characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile. desiring to help others; charitable: gifts from several benevolent alumni. intended for benefits rather than profit: a benevolent institution. I describe the type of Leadership… Continue Reading “Benevolence”
Are You a Vending Machine?
Positive Reinforcement is a very valuable and potent training method. Don’t devalue your currency!!!
Presence
Calm, Confident Comportment The most important attribute of a dog trainer. This is #2 is a series on Common Sense Dog Advice.
Don’t Versus Do
This is part of a new series of free advice I have decided to offer about common sense dog training. A Most Basic Strategy for Dog Happiness The Do Versus Don’t Principle My brain was struggling to catch up with my body as I… Continue Reading “Don’t Versus Do”
The Eyes Have It
The EYES have it. Sixteen days old and our new litter of puppies have revealed the portal to their souls. Well, all but Falcon… (8th pic) He thought it was rude of us to interrupt his nap for a photo shoot. The development of… Continue Reading “The Eyes Have It”
Back for School
Chirp is a home-bred pup out of Kindred and Norma. He just turned a year old 3-19-23. When he was a puppy, I was able to do a little fun work with him before he went to his new owners, who took him home… Continue Reading “Back for School”
Physical versus Psychiatric Service Dog Training
Service Dogs can be trained to help mitigate many types of disabilities. Some dogs are taught to perform a physical activity like pressing a button to open a door, providing mobility support or retrieving a fallen object. In that sense, the physical service dog… Continue Reading “Physical versus Psychiatric Service Dog Training”
Yes, It Works
We got our start training Service Dogs not by hanging a shingle and proclaiming that we were Service Dog Trainers, rather by request. We were professional dog trainers with many years of experience, but we had never trained a Service Dog when a local… Continue Reading “Yes, It Works”
Side-car Riding Buddy
We took photos of the three week puppies yesterday. At this age, they are active but unsteady, so we often use “props” like small baskets in which or over which we can “suggest” the puppy remains while I try to snap a decent picture.… Continue Reading “Side-car Riding Buddy”
