Teaching Your Dog to “Go Say ‘Hi'”
By Danette Johnston
I am not a fan of dogs greeting on leash for several reasons but I do like to teach dogs a “GO SAY HI” cue for the following circumstances:
Times when it may be OK for the dogs to meet on leash.
For emergencies when another dog or human is approaching without ...
Actually, I **Can** Get My Dogs’ Attention
I was thinking the other day about how and why I have a dream relationship with my dogs. They are cooperative. They are sweet. They are responsive and easy to live with. You know how I got there? Training and conditioning them with food and playing with them.
They weren’t the most difficult ...
Prehistoric Dogs and Humans
Dogs and humans have a long history of living and working together, unique among species on this planet. In the modern age dogs wear many hats…companions, herders, protectors, search and rescue, guides for the blind, bomb and drug sniffers…just to name a few.
During prehistoric times dogs ...
Are Head Halters Like Prongs?
By Yvette Van Veen
Are Head Halters Like Prongs?
Head halters took the training world by storm years ago. Some trainers are hanging up their head halters because they simply don’t like how dogs seem to fight them. Other trainers, those who use force have long tried to make the claim that ...
BARKS Podcast with Dr. Lynn Bahr: June 6, 2019
Guest: Dr. Lynn Bahr DVM, the CEO of Dezi & Roo
Dr. Bahr serves on the Board of Director of Pandemonium Aviaries, Fear Free Advisory Board, Parliamentarian of the Society of Veterinary Medical Ethics, and is on the Cat Committee of the Pet Professional Guild.
Topic: Scratch, Scratch, ...
Animal Trainers: Take Animal Emotions into Consideration!
By Karolina Westlund Ph.D. of PPG corporate partner Illis Animal Behaviour Consulting
Is the dog fearful, or crouching?
Does it matter, when you’re training?
The world of animal trainers is divided, and I find that some trainers avoid the subject of animal emotions altogether.
“There’s ...
Eight Tips When Traveling with a Puppy
Traveling with a dog can be a great adventure for both you and your trusty canine. Now that you have a new puppy in the home, you want to take him on epic road trips and travel the world. But, there are a few things to consider and prepare for prior to your epic dog-friendly road trip. In this ...
Case Study: Over-Excited, Frustrated, Habituation and Freedom
Dylan is an enthusiastic, friendly young dog, if a little over-excited at times. He is beautiful, but someone coming to house is a very exciting thing for the young 16-month-old Labradoodle. When I arrived the lady was doing her best to control him. She repeatedly told him to sit and stay on ...