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…
Horses & Dogs as Teaching Partners: A Revolutionary View
Unrecognized Partnership Note: While this blog references an article about horses and riding instruction, there are important parallels that can…
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…
Building a Treat/Retreat Specialty Practice: A Business Opportunity for Forward-Thinking Trainers
The pandemic has created an unprecedented number of under-socialized, fearful dogs—creating both a crisis and an opportunity for professional trainers…
The Spatial Dynamics of Fear: Why Distance Isn’t Just About Feet and Inches
Most approaches to fearful dogs use relatively simple spatial concepts: thresholds, critical distances, and comfort zones. But what if the…
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…
