I’m often asked how to start a dog training plan, and no matter what the behaviour, my answer is always the same. We need to begin with the end in mind. [...]
In education, what the teacher is teaching, and what the learner is learning might not be the same thing. It’s the same when we are training our dogs. [...]
There’s a good chance that most of us have been hurt by words at some stage in our life. And it’s not just the meaning; it’s the energy surrounding the [...]
Have you ever wondered what the best gift is for a dog owner or someone about to become a dog or puppy owner? We can probably all agree that the surprise [...]
What three words would you and your dog pick to describe your dog training? I’d like to think my dogs pick the words fun, kind and clear. The late Wayne [...]
How do I get my dog to stop jumping up on people? Wanting to know how to train a dog to greet people calmly is a question we see often. There are three [...]
The rhythm you have with the dog in your life reflects the connectedness you have with your dog. Connectedness can be defined in the moments when things [...]
Have you ever wondered how to end a dog training session so that your dog knows it’s over? We’re looking at the rhythm of training and how a session’s [...]
In the big picture of dog training, how important is it to be consistent? Does everyone who spends time with our dog need to follow the same rules and [...]
For dog agility, we have a start line, and that is where our dog stays until we release them. The start line is a given for my dogs, and I know they [...]
