by Linda Kaim | Jan 20, 2026 | Dog Laws, Dog Politics, Dogs, Maryland Dog Training
What Are The Benefits of a Trained Dog? Training your dog is less of a burden on either you or the community in which you reside. Because it makes him a welcome asset in any environment and sets a positive example for the general public, many of whom may not even like...
by Linda Kaim | Jan 15, 2026 | Dog Training Tools, Dogs, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training
Understanding how dogs learn is helpful in getting where you want to go much faster. Limit Options. Guide Choices. Control Outcomes. I have created a “Skinner Box” by restricting Kiera’s access to any other part of the garage bay through controlling...
by Linda Kaim | Dec 31, 2025 | Dog Behavior Training, Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, Dog Training Tools, Dogs, How to train a dog, Maryland Dog Training
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...
by Linda Kaim | Dec 28, 2025 | Dangerous Dogs, Dog Behavior Training, Dog Training Anecdotes, How to train a dog, Maryland Dog Training, Maryland Puppy Training, Purebred Dogs
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...
by Linda Kaim | Dec 27, 2025 | Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, Dog Training Tools, Ethics in dog training, How to train a dog, Maryland Dog Training
Several years ago, a friend of mine messaged me privately about the phrase “Old School”. I thought on it a while; contemplated the meaning behind the words, context, semantics, you get the drift. Most of the time these days, it’s delivered in a...
