Our very own Dog Blog for training and the State of the Trade in The Age of Wingnuts and Zealots.
A collection of articles written by Linda Kaim on the State of Dog.
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Your dog’s behavior is a reflection of you
Within the category of “Your Dog Is A Reflection Of You”, is the subtext of “Your Dog Is Conflicted Because He Cannot Serve Two Masters.”
Dog Aggression Is Not a Disease — Here Is What Is Actually Driving It
Most aggressive dogs are not dangerous. They are mismanaged. Over 40 years and hundreds of aggression cases — here is what is actually driving it and what resolves it.
How to train a reliable recall
Want to learn how train a reliable recall to your dog? There’s no big secret. It just takes a little practice and a lot of patience.
Are Electronic Dog Training Collars Humane?
The Electronic collar a device that allows for the manipulation of behavior through the application of pressure
8 Minute Dog Training
http://youtu.be/PKG_RAn1feQ One might ask what making coffee has to do with training dogs, but I thought it was an interesting segue since I am constantly harping on my training students to "use it or lose it". A few 10 minute dog training sessions a day is pretty...
Internet experts
How do you battle internet experts? I am late to the internet expert game. I didn’t get a computer until 1994, and it was tough to learn
How to Stop Puppy Chewing
A few days ago I saw a social media post from an individual who was having difficulty with a puppy chewing on non-toy items
Excusing Behavior
What you allow will continue. Excusing behavior is reinforcing behavior.
Not only that, it will pervade every other aspect of your life.
The Dog Trainer’s Trade
A long dissertation on the state of the dog trainer’s trade. Early morning ramblings brought to you by pre-coffee.
Littermate Syndrome In Dogs
“Littermate syndrome” is not specific to littermates or even dogs of the same behavioral age range. It can happen at any age.