Light chasing in dogs is a common behavior. In the latest “Ask A Behavior Consultant,” Kim M. asks: Can you tell me more about my GSD’s sensitivity and obsession with moving light? Are some dogs more prone to this attraction than others, if so, why? How can it be detrimental to my dog’s health? Are … Read more
I’m writing this article to talk about something I don’t hear people talking about enough. It’s intensely personal for me, but I think it needs to be said. It’s about the frustrations of training and why we punish our dogs. Most animal behavior science points towards positive reinforcement as the “best” way to train animals. … Read more
Dog trainers love drawing lines in the sand: positive reinforcement, force-free, balanced, old-school. As much as we hate labeling dogs, many dog trainers seem to love to label other dog trainers. I’m not immune to this trend. As I created my website, write my blogs, and interact with the world, I use various shorthand descriptions … Read more
Let’s be honest here: my dog Barley frustrates me to no end some days. Don’t let my glowing Instagram fool you. Earlier this week, I reached out to a group of dog trainers to brainstorm a frustrating problem with Barley. I quickly realized that some dog trainers as a whole still have a long way … Read more
Dealing with demanding dogs can be pretty exhausting. Many dogs bark or paw at their owners to get what they want. How do you reduce or manage this behavior? In the latests “Ask A Dog Trainer How To Train Your Dog,” Erin B. asks, “My one year old mutt is very demanding. She’s a part … Read more