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A collection of articles written by Linda Kaim on the State of Dog.
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The Trouble With ‘Balance’
I don’t like the word balance when dog trainers justify what it is they do with dogs. I don’t need a descriptor to validate what I do.
Do Dogs Like Being Touched?
Dog bites are increasing. It begs the question regarding whether dogs really do like to be touched; how, where, and when.
“Consent” and the Fearful Dog
I was cruising through social media this morning and saw a post about perceptions regarding a fearful dog’s experience with a groomer.
Failure Stacking
I call it failure stacking because all along the training timeline, we introduce elements that are specifically designed to create conflict
Resource Guarding in Dogs
What people don’t like to hear is that resource guarding in dogs is 100% natural. They also don’t understand that they (humans) are also 100% responsible for making it worse.
Language of Dog Training
In an era where language is hijacked to further agendas, it should come as no surprise that the language of Dog Training is no longer immune
You are your dog’s only advocate
Advocating for your dog will look different for everyone. It would be nice to know that owners had the support of the nation’s biggest dog advocate to pursue help where they saw fit without being made to feel guilty about their choices.
The Truth About Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Folks love to ascribe their dog’s destructive behavior to separation anxiety, abuse, or any number of causes designed to absolve them of responsibility in its development—or investing in the effort when they seek resolutions.
Why Are We Drugging Dogs?
Why Are We Drugging Dogs: A Growing Problem This image is a snapshot being used simply to depict this dog's state of concern. Each and every one of us has experienced some form of concern, maybe even fear, when we try something that is totally out of our comfort zone....
NJ SB 3814 – Flawed Policy With Unintended Consequences
NJ SB 3814 proposed bill to establish a Dog Training Licensing Board introduces significant regulatory changes to the dog training industry.