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Ask the Experts: How to Run a Dog Training Business Online
This article provides guidance on how to move an in-person dog training business to an online dog training business
By Veronica Boutelle
Q: I’m at a turning point with my dog training business and just don’t ...
Teaching My Hound NOT To Hunt
This article details how a dog obsessed with chasing squirrels learned, through repetition and reinforcement of an alternative behavior, to leave the squirrels alone
By Karen Baragona
Shhhh. Can you ...
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Car Woes: A Tale of Botched Socialization
This article tells the tale of Huckleberry, a dog fearful of riding in the car, and the importance of moving at the dog’s pace when engaging in a DS/CC protocol
By Karen ...
Punishment in Animal Training
This article examines the growing body of research indicating that reward-based training, and the subsequent absence of stress, anxiety, pain, force, and fear, may improve an animal’s ability to learn; and that aversive training ...
How Animals Learn
This article presents an overview of the types of learning, animal emotions vs. animal behaviors, applied behavior analysis, and choice and empowerment in animal training
By Susan Nilson ...
Advocating for Humane Techniques
This article examines the scientific data on aversive dog training methods, and discusses:
- Potential fallout such as habituation, learned helplessness, pain sensitivity, physical damage, emotional ...
How to Manage Dogs with a High Prey Drive
This article examines what prey drive means, identifying motivations, and adapting the Predatory Motor Sequence to ensure dogs still get the opportunity to perform innate behaviors
By ...
Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks
This article discusses the importance of ongoing training, learning, and enrichment for dogs, from puppyhood through to old age, and provides suggestions for fun games and activities
By ...
The Benefits of Using Food Rewards
This article addresses some of pet owners’ common concerns and criticisms surrounding the use of treats in dog training
By Diane Garrod
In some circles, using ...
Fear of Dogs: Expert Tips for Trainers
This article discusses learning to understand how a fear of dogs develops, and presents some strategies that will gradually help reduce that fear
By Stefani M. Cohen ...