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What To Do If You Think Your Dog Is “Dominant” Jul 08, 2013

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I hear the word "dominant" used a lot when people talk about dogs. Unfortunately it's a mostly inaccurate term that is used incorrectly. And that often results in some pretty rough treatment for some dogs. Do you think you have a dominant dog? You might want to think again. In fact, you might want to take a step back and make sure of what you mean when you say "dominant." It's time we took a closer look and found a different way to talk about unwanted behaviour.

Is It Me Or Is It The Dog? Jun 26, 2013

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Most dog owners are proud of their dogs when they are behaving themselves. But it never surprises me how often dog owners blame their dogs for their own failures as trainers. We find it all too easy to blame their dogs for when then see them misbehaving. Do we have a right to put responsibility for bad behaviour on our dogs? I don't know but I'm sure we have a responsibility to teach them so we never have to make that call. Is it the owner or is it the dog? I’m pretty sure I know who is at fault.

A Broken Dog – Epilogue (Redemption and Validation) Jun 18, 2013

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Sometimes important things happen in our lives with our dogs. Good things. Things that can show you the value of good training, patience, and the benefits of using Behavioural Science over the long haul. This is the closing chapter in a difficult period with my wonderful dog Tiramisu. My "broken dog" is broken no more. And she has come out of her difficult times as a champion.

A Comfortable Dog Jun 11, 2013

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We all find ourselves in new or difficult situations. It can be hard to keep your wits about you when something sets you on edge. Fortunately, for most of us familiar things can be great comfort when we are in new and stressful situations. It could be a something we carry with us, a familiar sight or sound, even an activity we know well. It's the same for our dogs. The familiar can be a source of comfort for them too. A little planning can give us the tools to help our dogs be more calm and confident. If we train them well, the will last us for our dog's lifetime.

Do Scientists Love Their Dogs Too? May 28, 2013

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I'm big into science. I spent more than 25 years of my life involved in the computer and networking industry. Understandably, my approach to most things is methodical and I prefer to depend on evidence I can see rather than taking someone's word for it. There are some that feel this makes me less passionate about dogs and more passionate about the science. I have found that the two are intimately intertwined.

What Is Your Dog Saying About You? May 18, 2013

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Do you know what your dog says about you and their life with you? It's written all over their body language if you know what to look for. Our dog's feelings about us and their life is pretty much an open book to those who understand the language of dogs. As humans, we have a lot to say about our dogs. So it shouldn't be surprising that they have some thoughts of their own to share.

What’s Wrong With Intelligent Dog Training? May 08, 2013

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For many in the dog training world it comes down to "us or them or them or even them over there" in the dog training world. Whose ideas on dog training do you follow? How can find the best way to raise your dog? The answer might be much closer than you think. It's probably drinking from the water bowl right now.

Zen and the Art of Training A Dog May 03, 2013

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Sometimes the simplest things can be the most difficult to master. In learning to train dogs, I have found that mastering myself has been the most difficult part of teaching dogs. It should come as no surprise that the ancient wisdom of Asia and the Far East can help us on our way to being better teachers for our dogs.

Dog Interrupted Apr 19, 2013

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Sometimes all we need to do to help our dogs be better is to interrupt their bad behaviour and show them something better. Working with our dogs doesn't have to be a fight. A friendly reminder can go a long way!

All The Dogs You Can Manage Apr 09, 2013

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Training our dogs is important. But maybe more important is how we manage them. Sometimes management is needed while we train and other management is a lifelong project. It could be managing their environment, their access to spaces or objects, it could even by the situations we put them in. How we manage our dogs can mean the difference between a "good dog" and a dog that we are constantly yelling at. Management can be simple but it takes planning and thought. In the end, it’s all to make our dogs and ourselves successful.

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