Will Treat/Retreat Help THIS Dog?
How far the dog will progress in a Treat/Retreat program depends on many factors: The dog’s temperament Is the dog…
Treat/Retreat & Generalization
One of the most amazing aspects of Treat/Retreat is how rapidly dogs generalize the concepts. Wait. What? Dogs don’t generalize….
The Magic of “Go Say Hi” – Keeping Dogs Safe & Under Threshold While Greeting
Keeping Dogs Safe & Under Threshold: The Magic of “Go Say Hi 1-2-3” One of the most valuable aspects of …
Dog Body Language
There are many nuances to canine body language. Answering the Elemental Question, “How is this for you?” the dog continually…
But I Was Using Treats!
There are many techniques that are used to try to help shy and socially fearful dogs. One of the most…
Widespread Chicken and Cheese Deficiency?
Does Your Dog Have A Chicken & Cheese Deficiency? Positive reinforcement is a pleasant approach to our interactions with animals…
Improving Your Observation Skills Improves Your Training – FREE Q&A on our upcoming Observation Skills Courses
Become a better observer, become a better trainer. Are you ready to learn how to really see what dogs are…
Learning to See It All
At times, things can happen so fast with a dog that it becomes a blur of information, and important details…
Distracted or Focused?
Here’s a question I ask handlers all the time: “Is your dog’s mind in the same place as their feet?”…
Have questions? We have FREE CARAT and RAT Q&A Sessions!
Suzanne will be offering FREE half-hour Q&A Sessions to answer your questions on CARAT™ and RAT™: Relationship Assessment Tool. This…
