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…
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…
Widespread Chicken and Cheese Deficiency?
Does Your Dog Have A Chicken & Cheese Deficiency? Positive reinforcement is a pleasant approach to our interactions with animals…
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…
April 25-27 St George, UT Performance Problem or Hole in the Foundation?
Private lessons by appointment Friday April 25 Saturday & Sunday Performance Problems – Or Holes in the Foundation? We’ve all…
June 26, 27 & 28 St Johnsville NY ANNUAL TRAINERS’ WORKSHOP
This annual workshop is intended for those who are familiar with Suzanne’s RCT approach, and who want more! and who want to connect with other like-minded folks. A sense of humor helps, as does an open mind and a willingness to share, learn, question, play and interact with all (whatever the species!) with kindness and generosity.
