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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Dog Training Storytime
There really is nothing new under the sun when talking about dog training. Years ago, I was handling a dog at a public event being put on by an animal rescue. We were sort of in between showtimes and resting comfortably under an awning near my truck. Cotton was...
Groomers take a lot of risks
Groomers are Saints I pay homage to my roots and to all the groomers past and present that have endured the worst of the worst, and still kept their wits about them. This may come across as a bit like kicking a dead horse, if you will forgive the phrase. I am a person...
Buying a dog isn’t that hard
I hadn't intended writing a post on buying a dog today, but here we are! So, I did a thing this morning, before sitting down to my desk and trying to figure out which roller coaster I was going to ride today; the productive, lifestyle supporting one, or the merry...
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.
My dog is driving me crazy!
My Dog Is Driving Me Crazy! If you searched that phrase, you are already past the point of curiosity. You are frustrated, maybe even questioning your decision to get a dog. That is exactly where this conversation needs to start. Before we talk solutions, we need to...
Pet ‘Parent’ or Pet ‘Owner’?
I ran a single-question survey on my facebook page the other day. I asked folks to determine if they saw themselves as a pet parent or as a pet owner.
Common Sense Puppy Raising
Common sense puppy raising starts with clear boundaries and achievable goals
Choosing the Right Dog Trainer
Years ago there were fewer people calling themselves dog trainers, today everyone is an “expert” who works with aggression, or ‘reactivity’.
Dog Training Magic
There is no magic wand to fitness, and there is no magic wand to dog training. Do your research. No, really, do it. Read this post again.
On the Road to a Trained Dog
Zwei is shown demonstrating the training skills he had learned in the first five weeks of a ten week program. He was just 13 months old.