Why Professional Assessment Requires Advanced Observation Skills
Professional dog assessment can transform how you understand individual animals, but it’s only as accurate as the observation skills of…
Beyond Reactive and Stubborn: Why Vague Labels Fail Dogs
We love our labels. “Reactive.” “Stubborn.” “High drive.” “Shy.” Walk into any training facility or shelter, and you’ll hear these…
What Your Eye Misses: Hidden Traits That Can Determine Training Success
You watch a dog in training and see the obvious: jumps up on people, pulls on leash, doesn’t come when…
An Expensive Mistake
A handler approached Suzanne at one of her seminars, frustration evident in every word. “No matter what technique we use,…
The Individual vs the Breed
“He’s a German Shepherd, so he should be good at protection work.” “She’s a Golden Retriever—perfect family dog.” “Mixed breeds…
