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…
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…
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 …
The Hidden Safety Threats: What Makes Dogs Feel Unsafe
The Hidden Safety Threats: What Makes Dogs Feel Unsafe That We Often Miss Before we can expect our dogs to…
March 1 & 2 Sarasota, FL – RCT Practicum, and TALKS WITH DOGS
2 day dog training and behavior seminar with Suzanne Clothier hosted by the Sarasota Obedience Training Club.
The Myth of “Only Tell Them Once”
What if you ask a dog (whatever age, breed, sex, background, training level) to do something, but there is no…
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…
A Simple Question: Heard, Helped or Hugged?
An article in the New York Times focused on borrowing from an approach to dealing with children. When dealing with…
