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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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
