Blog
The Difference Between Corrections and Punishment
THE PROBLEM Many modern dog traineres call themselves "purely positive". Whether or not that's a good characterization (I don't think [...]
Why “Luring” With Treats Isn’t How You Want To Obedience Train Your Dog
The vast majority of modern-day trainers will teach obedience commands by "luring" the dog to do the desired behavior. Usually [...]
The Hidden Value of Hiring Hour-long Walks
Most city dog owners end up having to hire dog walkers or walking services to take their pups out. At least [...]
The Failure Of Treat-Focused, “Purely Positive” Dog Training
So-called "purely positive" training is a huge new fad. It means you only reward your dog's good behavior; you never [...]
When is Crate-Training Helpful? (Not as Often as You Think!)
If you believe everything you read on the internet, you'll get the impression you're a bad dog owner if you [...]
Why Walk Your Dog? (The Answer May Surprise You!)
All good owners know they need to walk their dog. Granted, there are exceptions … like the nice lady who called [...]
“Don’ts” When Training Recall (“Come!”)
In my last post I explained why what I call "Leading" is a more helpful obedience ritual to have mastered [...]
Offleash obedience: the “Zig-Zag” lead
Ask anyone, including most dog trainers, what is the most essential offleash obedience exercise to practice, and 99 times out [...]
Edible Treats vs. Situational Rewards
I consider myself a non-"treat-focused" dog trainer. This can be helpful when working with phobic or anxiety-ridden dogs who won't accept [...]