Teaching Self-Regulation Before the World Gets Interesting: Building Neural Pathways at Home
Most reactivity protocols start with the trigger. Keep the dog under threshold. Counter-condition. Desensitize. Click and treat when the dog…
Most reactivity protocols start with the trigger. Keep the dog under threshold. Counter-condition. Desensitize. Click and treat when the dog…
A lot of dog training is about finding ways to communicate to the dog what you want them to learn….
Walk through any park and you’ll see an equipment showcase: prong collars, front-clip harnesses, head halters, treat pouches, and retractable…
One key reason I developed Really Real Relaxation is that I got angry watching a trainer teach a dog to…
Here’s something that might surprise you: Really Real Relaxation (RRR) isn’t something you create for your dog—it’s something you share…
“My dog knows what I’m asking, but he just won’t listen.” This frustration echoes through every training facility as handlers…
Unrecognized Partnership Note: While this blog references an article about horses and riding instruction, there are important parallels that can…
The pandemic has created an unprecedented number of under-socialized, fearful dogs—creating both a crisis and an opportunity for professional trainers…
There are many nuances to canine body language. Answering the Elemental Question, “How is this for you?” the dog continually…
Here’s a question I ask handlers all the time: “Is your dog’s mind in the same place as their feet?”…