I recently accepted a position at Working Dogs for Conservation. I’m going to be the Communications and Outreach Coordinator there. WD4C trains some of the world’s best conservation detection dogs. …
12 Tricks to Teach Your Dog
Most dog owners love spending time with their dogs – that’s kind of the point, right? These tricks are a great way to spend time with your dog. As Barley …
How to Fix Your Dog’s Obsessions: Teach Calm Focus with the Engage/Disengage Game
Kayla FrattKayla is from Ashland, Wisconsin but currently lives on the Panamerican Highway. She holds a degree in biology from Colorado College and has spent years working in zoos, animal …
The “Can You Listen When…?” Game Teaches Your Dog to Ignore Distractions
Teaching your dog to listen around distractions is one of the hardest parts of dog training. It’s also one of my favorite parts! Trainers call this process proofing. I created …
Why SMART x 50 is a Way Better Training Method than Nothing in Life is Free
Nothing in Life is Free has been a centerpiece of dog training since long before I first picked up a leash – but I’ve recently dropped it in favor of …
13 Dog Training Games and Exercises to Make Dog Training Fun
Playing dog training games is one of the best ways to teach your dog useful skills (like impulse control) and bond with your dog. You might remember our popular post …
Nosework: Exhaust Your Dog & Teach Impulse Control (No Shoes Needed)
Many behavior problems in modern dogs come down to dogs being bored, underexercised, and confined. They spend much of their days indoors. When they’re outside, they’re rarely allowed to sniff, …
Why I’m Obsessed with Karen Overall’s Relaxation Protocol
I love mat training – and specifically Dr. Karen Overall’s Relaxation Protocol. It’s one of the first things I recommend in many online training cases. “Why?” you may ask. How does …