Just hold out a cookie. Sound Familiar? There is a better place to begin.
They are the dogs who flatten themselves against the wall when a stranger walks in. The ones who will accept…
The Dog Gets to Decide: Understanding the Dog-Driven Timeline
People who are new to working with fearful dogs often want to know: how long will this take? It’s a…
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…
