Monthly Archives: February 2013

The Problem

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Jamie

In response to When Did Balance Become a Dirty Word?, I offer this. I don’t think positive-only training is the reason why dog training has suffered as of late. I don’t think it’s the reason we see so much canine … Continue reading →

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Truth and Consequences

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Jamie

I recently read an article that brought up some deep discussion with fellow dog training nerds. The article itself focused on why positive reinforcement-based training fails and why a balanced approach is better. I’m not going to argue that point … Continue reading →

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Comfort Zone

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Jamie

I find the best way to truly learn who a dog is is to take them out of their comfort zone. Fearful dogs often act completely different in their home environment compared to the wide world. Risa was like that. … Continue reading →

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