by BARKS from the Guild | Feb 7, 2019 | Business & Consulting, Training
By Veronica Sanchez A large and rambunctious dog can pull an owner off their feet, even if they do not have any physical limitations. However, people who have mobility impairments are at a higher risk. Additionally, the consequences of an...
by BARKS from the Guild | Feb 4, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Training
By Tina Ferner Last week, I received a voicemail that a trainer NEVER wants to hear. It went like this, “Tina, this is Eileen. Dolly just killed Miley.” Dolly was a rescued mixed breed dog that weighed approximately 65 pounds...
by BARKS from the Guild | Jan 31, 2019 | Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
By Lily Mickleburgh The use of rewards in dog training is becoming increasingly popular as an effective way of encouraging desired behaviours. However, subtle differences in what you use as a reward, where and when you reward them, can all...
by Pam Hogle | Jan 28, 2019 | Animal Behavior
I’ve been interested in dogs and self-restraint for as long as I have trained dogs. So, several years ago, a friend and I applied an adapted version of the Marshmallow Test to her guide dog. Alberta passed with flying colors....
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Jan 24, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Training
There’s so much written about emotions of our dogs, how they’re thinking and what they’re feeling in various provocative situations and scenarios, but sometimes I think we, the dog owners, may end up being a little neglected! You can’t...
by Tonya Wilhelm | Jan 22, 2019 | Pet Guardians
Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean you and your dog need to stay inside. A dog needs both physical and mental daily exercise. Hiking with your dog in the winter can be a lot of fun. But, before you …
by BARKS from the Guild | Jan 21, 2019 | Training
By Debbie Bauer There are two types of touch cues – these are cues that you give to your dog by touching various parts of his body in different ways, to mean different things. If your dog can’t see or …
by Eileen Anderson | Jan 17, 2019 | Learning Theory, Training
This 2003 edition book is $4.89 on Amazon. Contents: priceless. There is a science that deals directly with how organisms learn and how to use that information to change the environment in order to change behavior. It’s called applied behavior...
by BARKS from the Guild | Jan 15, 2019 | Business & Consulting, Personal Development, Pet Guardians, Training
By Don Hanson What we know about the science of canine behavior and dog training is continually evolving. As such, every year I like to select a new book to recommend to my students, my staff, area veterinarians, and my …
