When I started down the road to become a CPDT, the first thing I did was track down books that every trainer should read. On the short list was “Culture Clash,” by Jean Donaldson. It was suggested by numerous people … Continue reading
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It’s Mine! Information on Resource Guarding
Most people have encountered a dog that protects his possessions. This behavior is called “resource guarding” and is actually quite common though frequently misunderstood. Many think the dog is attempting to dominate their human counterparts. This misjudgment usually leads to … Continue reading
Obesity. Killing your dog with kindness.
Ushering my dog out of the veterinary hospital after the removal of a large, but non-threatening, lipoma, I was stopped in my tracks. There was a dog, a smaller breed, rolling around on the grass. I wasn’t sure I was … Continue reading
National “No, You Can’t Pet My Dog” Day
Hanging out on Twitter last night, doing a little reading. I came across this blog post. This is really helpful for anyone who owns a dog. This is all about respect. Our respect for the safety of our dogs. People’s … Continue reading
Dominance Theory: The pain in our side.
There is no doubt that positive trainers spend a lot of time debunking dominance theory. Recently, while doing some reading we were directed to an informative piece on the use of Dominance Theory in working with dogs. It was the … Continue reading
Top Five (Avoidable) Reasons for Dogs in Shelters
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1. The Mismatch: Without proper research, families or individuals often choose breeds or mixes that are not a good fit for their lifestyle. When the resulting problems begin to show themselves, owners are often left surprised and overwhelmed by the … Continue reading
