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Most dog owners know free-shaping as the clicker game where you wait for a dog to accidentally offer a behavior, then click and treat. That's the kind...
Off-leash control is the holy grail for many experienced dog owners, but achieving it requires more than basic recall. This guide dives into the nuanc...
Every trainer has faced a case that makes them question their own eyes: a dog that performs flawlessly in a controlled session but unravels unpredicta...
For the experienced trainer, play is not a break from training—it is training. The modern canine companion lives in a world of distractions, from deli...
Every trainer has faced a case where the dog knows the cue, performs perfectly in the living room, but falls apart the moment a visitor steps through ...
Introduction: The Hidden Diagnostic Power of Structured PlayIn my practice spanning over 15 years, I've observed what I call the 'plight of play'&mdas...
Understanding the Unique Plight of the Multi-Pet HomeIn my practice, I don't just see homes with multiple pets; I see micro-ecosystems under constant,...
Introduction: Moving Beyond the Deficit Model in Times of PlightThroughout my career, I've observed a critical flaw in how we approach behavioral chan...