by Linda | Jul 21, 2025 | Dog Politics, Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, Maryland Dog Training
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. I knew going in that the overwhelming answer would be biased...
by Linda | Jul 3, 2025 | Dog Training Anecdotes, Dog Training Tools, Electronic Dog Training Collars, How to train a dog, negative punishment, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, Positive reinforcement, prong collars
I have written about quiet hands a lot. Our primary communication with a dog is transmitted through the leash and it’s important to understand the mechanics of leash handling. The way we handle the leash tells our dog that what it’s doing is either right...
by Linda | Apr 28, 2025 | Dogs, Scientific Research
I had teased this post from The Family Dog Project on Facebook. I have a lot to say about it. The post opens with a statement that “Many people view their dog as a family member, friend, or kid, but does the relationship with them really resemble these human...
by Linda | Feb 21, 2025 | Dog Politics, Dog Training Anecdotes, Dog Training Tools, Ethics in dog training
A Hatchet Job in the Name of Advocating for Your Dog Oh, for heaven’s sake. Of all sources, I didn’t expect this sort of hatchet job from “The Dog’s Champion” about the importance of advocating for your dog and their needs, but here we...
by Linda | Feb 7, 2025 | Dog Laws, Dog Politics, Ethics in dog training
Critical Analysis of NJ SB 3814 Dog Trainer Licensing Bill: Flawed Policy with Unintended Consequences– NJ SB 3814 NJ SB 3814 is proposed to establish a Dog Training Licensing Board and introduces significant regulatory changes to the dog training industry....
