Skills for Every Day
How to Teach Canine Nail Trims with a Team Approach
By Laura Monaco Torelli on 07/31/2014To Crate or Not To Crate?
By Sarah Fulcher on 07/01/2014A bonus, not a penalty
Many people refuse to crate or kennel-train their dogs because they feel the confinement is cruel. However, a crate or kennel can give dogs a sense of security. Crate training done properly is also a highly effective management system that can be a lifesaver for dog owners. Like any training method, crating can be abused, but using a crate for appropriate time periods is helpful with a variety of important goals, including house training, preventing destructive behavior, and teaching a dog to settle and relax.
Confessions of an iPhone Addict: TAGteach and the Power of Choice
By Emelie Johnson Vegh on 06/02/2014Communication addiction
My name is Emelie, and I’m an iPhonaholic.
Loose-Leash Walking: Part One
By Nan Arthur on 04/03/2014Age-old issue
Walking is a natural behavior for dogs, so what is the big deal about teaching them to walk nicely on a leash? It shouldn’t be that hard, should it?
Yet dog trainers all over the world always have clients with this problem (almost single-handedly guaranteeing the trainers’ job security!). Leash-pulling is a problem that even some of the best trainers are unable to solve for their clients, despite the latest and greatest “no-pull” equipment that offers a helping hand.
