Should I play tug of war with my dog?
Tug of war is one of those topics in the dog world that carries a lot of "baggage" with it. It's been a hotly debated topic for a long...
Motivational States Matter
"Motivational states make our animals more or less likely to perform certain behaviors"
Got a stressed dog? What is toxic stress, why should you care about it, and what can you do?
"...When stress goes unchecked and we get stuck in a state of toxic stress that this becomes a real issue! "
Why we never punish growling (or other communication from our dogs!)
If your dog has ever growled at you, it's normal to be upset and concerned. And while we don't want our dogs to be growling, since it's a...
The different types of management in dog training and their applications
What is management, and how can you use it in your day to day life?
What is management in dog training, and why should you care?
What is management in dog training, and WHY should you care about it?