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Inspired by Dogs & Nature
If I offered advice to parents about how to raise their kids (which I don’t) I would suggest this same common sense advice because I see parents placating their kids quite often. It doesn’t work. The most important line on the above image is… Continue Reading “Don’t Placate – Educate”
Today a woman and her husband arrived to drop off their dog, Olive, for our Board & Train program. About a month ago I spoke with Paula on the phone at length in order to gain a sense of her perception of Olive’s needs… Continue Reading “The Holy Grail of Dog Training”
#1 #2 I’m not into imposing my own lifestyle onto others. Regardless of the standards I might set with my own dogs, if you enjoy your dog sleeping in your bed, you are entertained by him barking at squirrels or you find comfort when… Continue Reading “Zero Tolerance Policies”
Dogs can be therapeutic in ways we don’t really recognize … until we do. When your dog goes a bit wonky, ask yourself if he’s just reading your energy and mirroring your condition. Then, take a deep breath. Relax. Tell yourself that it will… Continue Reading “What Is Your Reflection?”
Calm, Confident Comportment The most important attribute of a dog trainer. This is #2 is a series on Common Sense Dog Advice.
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”
