Month: March 2013

Silly or Anxious? Dog Emotions and Viral Videos

Quite frequently, when someone shows me a "cute" animal video or photo on YouTube or Facebook, I don't react appropriately. Sometimes the clips or shots are funny, but often I interpret a sadder, more anxious, or more aggressive emotion [...]

The Difference Between Assertive and Aggressive

In New York Magazine's blurb about Calm Energy Dog Training - under "Best Dog Trainer" in their "Best Of New York 2013" issue - they write "Newman's approach [is to] reconcile being calm and aggressive at once." If you know something about dog [...]

“Best Dog Trainer” – New York Magazine, March 2013

Extra! Extra! For all you literate pups out there whom I've had the honor of working with, you can now thank your owners and brag to your friends that your trainer was voted "Best Dog Trainer" by New York Magazine (NYMag.com), [...]