What Your Eye Misses: Hidden Traits That Can Determine Training Success
You watch a dog in training and see the obvious: jumps up on people, pulls on leash, doesn’t come when…
The First Piece of the Connection Puzzle: Why The Auto Check-in Changes Everything
Picture a jigsaw puzzle with five hundred pieces scattered across your dining room table. You’re staring at all those pieces,…
The Trust Fund Puppy: When Your Client’s Dog Has a Better Life Than You Do
You know those celebrities who are famous for… well, for what exactly? They appear to be utterly free of the…
Your Thumbs Are Enough: Training Reactive Dogs Without Physical Management
Inspired by a clip from her talk at the Aggression in Dogs Conference – Suzanne decided to write a blog…
There May Be Wisdom in Resistance
The dog who “suddenly” became “stubborn” about jumping. The retriever who “refuses” to pick up the dumbbell from the ground….
Why Your Brain is Sabotaging Your Dog Training
Your brain is lying to you about what you see. Right now, as you watch your dog, your mind is…
When Your Eyes Become Your Most Important Training Tool
Most people look at dogs constantly but rarely truly see them. There’s a profound difference between casual observation and the…
When “Reactive” Dogs Reveal Their True Selves
“Both of those dogs are reactive,” the trainer told me, gesturing toward two dogs whose behaviors had earned them that…
The Handler’s Role – Your Nervous System Is the Foundation for Relaxation
A lot of dog training is about finding ways to communicate to the dog what you want them to learn….
Choice vs. Command – Why Real Relaxation Can’t Be Forced
One key reason I developed Really Real Relaxation is that I got angry watching a trainer teach a dog to…
