No Bite! This is one of the things I hear that both makes me concerned and makes me laugh. My very first memory of hearing someone saying “No Bite!” was as a kid. My friend would say it to her cat! Like many cats, her long-haired calico cat would occasionally Read more…
During pre-lesson questions, in initial emails or at the first training something interesting happens. Families either tell me that they think their dog is smart/”a fast learner” or they tell me their dog is dumb/stubborn. I don’t get very many in-between responses. Can Dogs Be Smart? With (human!) kids – Read more…
One of my favorite notes I took from a seminar this year. As in the typical seminar (or training class) way, everyone loves to ask “What if…” When given a response, they typically say “But, what if THEN….” and it goes on for quite a while. Guy Read more…
It can be hard to set goals unless you can see the small pieces and the big picture of what you are working on. Sometimes I am working with people who do not realize their goals are not realistic. Sometimes this is due to handler skill, sometimes it’s about dog’s Read more…
I hear this a lot too.. “My puppy is well socialized.” – “Because I have 4 other dogs.”– “Because we have 3 kids.”– “Because it’s Christmas and the family came over.”– “Because we go to the park.”– “Well, he will be after his vaccinations. We’ll walk at the park so Read more…