Category Archives: Training

You Handle It

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Jamie

I’m constantly amazed at how well Risa is doing with my foster dogs. Considering her fearfulness and her uncertainty around strange dogs, she is doing exceptionally well with having other dogs in the house. Especially since she is less comfortable … Continue reading →

Posted in Fear, Fostering, Thoughts, Training | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Thoughts, Training | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Thoughts, Training | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Fear, Fostering, Reactivity, Thoughts, Training | Leave a comment

Problem Solving

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jamie

I love the problem solving aspects of dog training especially with positive-based training. It’s kind of neat to wrack your brain trying to figure out how you can get your dog to do what you want without being able to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog Sports, Fostering, Rally, Thoughts, Training | Tagged | Leave a comment