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Working Within Arousal: What Agility Taught Me About Real Dog Training 🐾
I’ve spent the last few years competing in agility with my Border Collie, Meg. She is…
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Why Aversive Methods Change What We See, Not What’s Really Going On
I’ve been thinking a lot about aversive behaviour change methods recently — not just in dog…
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Does My Dog Really “Need a Job”?
If you’ve ever been told “your dog needs a job”, chances are it was said in…
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The Terrible Teens: Why Adolescent Male Dogs Suddenly Seem to Forget Everything
When I was a teenager, I started riding my BMX further and further from home. 🚴♂️Every…
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Why Repetitive Ball Throwing Can Leave Dogs Unsatisfied
Many owners tell me, “But my dog loves the ball.”And on the surface, it certainly looks…
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Will I Always Need to Reward My Dog?
One of the most common questions dog owners ask is: “Will my dog only listen if…
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Should I Train My Dog Myself or Work With a Trainer?
It’s a question I see asked all the time on forums and social media: “Can I…
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You don’t have to educate everyone. You just have to keep your dog safe. 🐕🦺
Many owners of reactive, anxious or simply on-lead dogs tell me the same thing:“It’s not the…
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⭐ Your Rights in a Public Park
Over the years, I’ve come to understand that many of my clients — and plenty of…
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How Solo Walks Support Training Progress
For many dogs, walks are not relaxing. They’re overwhelming. Busy routes, unfamiliar dogs, unpredictable encounters and…
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