Oh my gosh, this is a great article. I highly recommend reading it. The rest of the article is an interview with Jennifer. There can be no doubt Jennifer Arnold knows her stuff when it comes to training dogs. As the founder and CEO of Canine Assistants, Inc. in Milton, Arnold and her staff have [...]
This is a great overview of positive training techniques. I love how positive training is really catching on and now it seems like everyone is talking about it. There’s a great video along with this article showing regular owners with their dogs. But it’s not because it’s just popular, it’s because it works and os [...]
I love this story. These kids learn how to train shelter dogs so they are more adoptable. The dogs win, the kids win, and future dogs win because these kids will know what to do if they ever get a dog of their own. It’s actually kind of hard seeing these dogs so happy with [...]
An interview with Victoria Stilwell is always a good thing! I didn’t realize she had moved to Atlanta, but I guess it makes sense with her popularity that she would move to the United States. Fenuxe Interview: Victoria Stilwell
Very down to Earth article on the topic. Talks about how one of the benefits of pack theory for many people has been in learning to be more consistent with their dogs. However, the alpha roll itself is probably not so great. Is it really cruel to perform an ‘alpha roll’ on your dog?
Here’s an article that really covers the latest thoughts on this topic very well. In the end, it comes down to which method science can prove works (not only for dogs, but humans too.) Cesar Millan or Victoria Stillwell? Who Would You Rather Have Train Your Dog?
Kody never ceases to amaze me. We are having a guest coming over shortly and I wanted to get Kody’s “guest treats” out and ready. I opened up the cupboard, found the appropriate treats, and placed them on the counter. All of this was quick and quiet. After I shut the cupboard door, I hear [...]
Just a minute ago, we had the best experience and I had to come right in and blog about it (after giving Kody hugs and kisses, of course). We were outside and the mailman was there, Kody basically ignored him which was great. Then a big noisy truck pulled up and Kody stayed mostly calm [...]
Kody had his best door greeting today ever with no barking whatsoever. However, rather than run to his mat to get a treat, he runs to this corner of the couch. I’m not entirely sure what that means, but it’s a common theme for him. So today, before I let the guest in I got [...]