The Handler’s Role – Your Nervous System Is the Foundation for Relaxation
A lot of dog training is about finding ways to communicate to the dog what you want them to learn….
Choice vs. Command – Why Real Relaxation Can’t Be Forced
One key reason I developed Really Real Relaxation is that I got angry watching a trainer teach a dog to…
The Social Heart of Really Real Relaxation: Why Your State Matters Most
Here’s something that might surprise you: Really Real Relaxation (RRR) isn’t something you create for your dog—it’s something you share…
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…
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….
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…
ALBANY, NY – Nov. 9 – I’ve Got Your Back: Helping Your Shy & Fearful Dog
Albany, NY at Good Choice Dog Training It can be heartbreaking to see your dog afraid or anxious. You want…
Mission POSSIBLE 2.0 with Malena DeMartini
Join us on May 9th at noon Eastern to learn about the ultimate educational tool for conquering separation anxiety! Malena DeMartini…
Webinar HOW TO HELP YOUR SHY/FEARFUL DOG
HOW TO HELP YOUR SHY/FEARFUL DOG It can be heartbreaking to see your dog afraid, anxious, worried about meeting people…
