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Why Dogs Bark at Other Dogs on Walks (and What You Can Do About It)
One of the most common concerns owners contact me about is this: “My dog is lovely…
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Two Modes of Lead Walking: Why Letting Your Dog Sniff Can Actually Improve Walks
One of the most common things I hear from owners is: “My dog just pulls towards…
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The Environment Is Always Training Your Dog — Whether You Are or Not
Many owners think of training as something that happens in set moments: a class, a session,…
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Is Dog Daycare Actually Good for Dogs? Dog daycare is often marketed as the ideal solution…
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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…