Treat/Retreat & Generalization
One of the most amazing aspects of Treat/Retreat is how rapidly dogs generalize the concepts. Wait. What? Dogs don’t generalize….
Ready for Treat/Retreat? Quiz for Professional Trainers
Are You Ready for Treat/Retreat? A Quiz for Professional Trainers Are you struggling with clients who have fearful, shy, or…
Dog Body Language
There are many nuances to canine body language. Answering the Elemental Question, “How is this for you?” the dog continually…
But I Was Using Treats!
There are many techniques that are used to try to help shy and socially fearful dogs. One of the most…
Widespread Chicken and Cheese Deficiency?
Does Your Dog Have A Chicken & Cheese Deficiency? Positive reinforcement is a pleasant approach to our interactions with animals…
The Elemental Questions Webinar Series!
Six questions, unlimited answers and now a six part webinar series with Suzanne Clothier. You can enjoy them individually or…
The Myth of “Only Tell Them Once”
What if you ask a dog (whatever age, breed, sex, background, training level) to do something, but there is no…
Lessons for trainers from a crisis negotiator
Turns out hostage negotiator Scott Walker, author of “Order Out of Chaos” has some useful tips for animal trainers! At…
Mixed emotions may not be mixed after all
Recent work finds mixed emotions have distinct neural signatures. This sentence stopped me in my tracks. I read on: “As…
Podcast: Beyond Commands: Creating Meaningful Relationships with Dogs from Suzanne Clothier
Suzanne Clothier – Beyond Commands: Creating Meaningful Relationships with Dogs from Suzanne Clothier It was a pleasure to be on…
