The dog days of summer are coming to a close and many people are heading back to work and school. For some dogs, that means that they will be home alone after having the family regularly around them for the past couple of months. This can be a difficult adjustment, so t’s important to properly …
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Positive Dog Training: What is it, and Why and How You Should Use it.
Dog training has evolved considerably over the past 30-40 years. I certainly don’t train dogs the way I learned from my dad as a child. The dominance theory has been ingrained in our collective memories since its debut from a study on captive wolves in the 1930s and ‘40s and erroneously extrapolated to wild wolves …
10 Things That Make for a Better Relationship With Your Dog
The key element lies in the relationship you share with your dog. It determines how safe and happy your dog feels about working and living with you.
Getting the Most from your Dog Walks
By taking advantage of the many nosework opportunities, teachable moments, and obstacles along your daily walks, you can pack in a lot of valuable training in a time that you are already dedicating to your dog.