My Hypothesis Is . . .
Consider yourself a scientist doing research. Turns out, in many ways, every time we interact with a dog, we are…
Relationships of Projection or Interaction?
Here’s an interesting thought: we can have different types of relationships. More specifically, we can have: * relationships of projection…
A Profound Magic
There are days when I am powerfully reminded that science has so many limits that we are unable to explain…
Consistency and Change
2022 is a summer full of changes, some anticipated, some surprising. As I work to keep my balance and to…
Behavioral Flexibility is a Many Splendored Thing
Reactive. Intelligent. Aggressive. Distracted. Trainable. These are very big and very broad labels that are used to describe a range…
Learning to Listen by Cindy Knowlton
This is a guest post, from trainer Cindy Knowlton, owner of See Spot Grin in Maryland. Click here for other…
Animal Time
We are a busy species. Our calendars are full, our days and weeks scheduled tight. We dash here and there,…
Encounters with Nature
On my May 2019 trip to Pittsburgh, I had the pleasure of presenting my evening lecture at the National Aviary….
12 Pups and Tears For A Good Dog
When the phone rang that morning a while back, twelve puppies lay sleeping in contented piles at my feet. Snuggled…
Pushing Past and Unrealistic Expectations
Spring has truly sprung here. The resident woodcocks are back, winging their way around the farm in relentless circling flights,…
