An Expensive Mistake
A handler approached Suzanne at one of her seminars, frustration evident in every word. “No matter what technique we use,…
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…
Are You Training or Managing? Know the Difference!
Ever had that moment when your dog completely ignores you because he’s spotted a squirrel? Or maybe your Golden Retriever…
The Mixing Board Approach to Distraction Training
Mastering the Three Variables of Distraction Training Think of a sound engineer at a concert, fingers dancing across a mixing…
When VAN Takes Over
Understanding the Brain’s “Circuit Breaker” for Attention Picture this scenario: Your dog is performing a beautiful, focused heel in training…
The Power of DAN: How Dogs Maintain Focus
The Power of DAN: How Dogs Maintain Focus When It Really Matters Have you ever marveled at a Border Collie…
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…
The Hidden Safety Threats: What Makes Dogs Feel Unsafe
The Hidden Safety Threats: What Makes Dogs Feel Unsafe That We Often Miss Before we can expect our dogs to…
An Elephant and An AHA Moment
“That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you’ve understood all your life, but in a new way.” Doris…
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…
