Splash?
Pet owners often wonder how to keep pets active without having to walk in 90-degree weather. Swimming, and other games in and with water, can be fun for both people and dogs, especially during hot summer days.
Skills for Every Day
Reducing Leash Reactivity: The Engage-Disengage Game
By Alice Tong on 07/09/2019Sound familiar? The 4 Fs of fear
What to Do When Your Dog Loses His Cue: Training Outdoors with Distractions
By Christina Waggoner on 05/09/2019Please come
“He only does what I ask when he wants to. It’s really hit or miss.”
How to Clicker Train Your Dog to Stay in the Yard
By Steve Benjamin on 05/09/2019Draw the lines yourself
Would you like to train your dog to stay in your yard without resorting to electrical shock?
Don’t Socialize the Dog!
By trainer@canines... on 04/30/2019Really?
That title is a typo, right? A professional dog trainer would never advocate against socialization, would she? Well, maybe!
The problem isn't with socialization itself, but with many people's understanding of socialization. Socialization is vital for proper mental and social development in dogs, and it needs to be offered properly. Mistakes in socialization, even if intentions are good, can backfire and may even produce an overly shy or overly aggressive dog.
