by lkaim | Aug 24, 2024 | Care and custodianship, Dog Trainers, Ethics in dog training, Maryland Dog Training, Professional conduct
The lack of ethics in dog training is becoming a major concern. There are almost daily reports of people masquerading as trainers or other canine caregivers being arrested and charged with multiple counts of cruelty. Animal concentric professions are being...
by lkaim | Jul 7, 2024 | Dog Behavior Training, Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, How to train a dog, Maryland Dog Training, negative punishment, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, Positive reinforcement
“My dog hates the car.” “My dog hates the vet.” “I can’t cut my dog’s nails.” “S(he) won’t eat her food unless I add a little [human food] to it.” “My dog hates other dogs.” “S(he)...
by lkaim | Nov 27, 2023 | Dangerous Dogs, Dog Politics, Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, Dogs, Rescue dogs
The Dog Trainers secret is the power to say “No.” Everybody wants the Majik Elixer that will transport them from whatever misery they are experiencing into a realm of … whatever they envision as being ideal. Samesies. I do too. I think we all do. Dog...
by lkaim | Oct 29, 2023 | Dog Behavior Training, Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, Dogs, How to train a dog, negative punishment, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, Positive reinforcement
What you allow will continue. Excusing behavior is reinforcing behavior. Not only that, it will pervade every other aspect of your life. Dogs are “single trial learners”. If we allow them the opportunity to engage in any self-gratifying behavior, you can...
by lkaim | Oct 26, 2023 | Care and custodianship, Dog Politics, Dog Trainers, Dogs, negative punishment, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, Positive reinforcement, Professional conduct
On my trek to annoy people and plant the seeds of discontent- early morning ramblings brought to you by pre-coffee. A long dissertation on the state of the dog trainer’s trade. Oh yeah, and if you don’t like reading long posts- dip out now. Every day I...
by lkaim | Jun 14, 2023 | Assistance Dogs, Breeding Dogs, Dog Laws, Dog Politics, Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, How to train a dog, Maryland Dog Training, Professional conduct, Service Dogs
Not a day goes by that I don’t wonder about the destiny of the human race. Bogus service dog training claims so many victims a year, it has crossed the line from simply being amoral and criminal to profitable business.. The magnitude of the incompetence...
