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…
Some dogs have a hard time transitioning from an indoor environment (house and/or group class) to focusing outdoors. Even though our dogs spend most of the time with us indoors – we do need them to be able to focus and listen when outside for when we’re on walks, playing, Read more…
We went to Minnesota again to visit the excellent rehab vet and help our friend Megan with a work project. The travel went well and once we actually left, the traveling was more relaxed than our first trip. We attempted to stop at state parks in Wisconsin but apparently you Read more…
I’ll be helping with a one hour ‘foundation training skills’ talk at an event next year. But what is a foundation skill? My friend dictionary.com defines foundation as “the basis or groundwork of anything.” The challenge is that different trainers have completely different foundation skills. Some want the dog to look at the handler, heel, Read more…