There’s loads of discussion about training tools between dog trainers, behaviorists, veterinarians, everyone has an opinion! A prong collar, a gentle leader, a harness, a martingale, a bungee leash – all of these are tools and can be used incorrectly.…
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Posted in Training Techniques
Compulsion Training vs Abuse
A friend recently contacted me about some things she’d witnessed at a local dog training facility. I was appalled to hear about dogs flipped over and slammed to the ground, pinned down by their necks, kicked and essentially hung by…
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Posted in Uncategorized
Managing a Dog With “Issues”
Behavioral problems or unstable temperament can be the result of poor breeding or experiences in the dog’s life such as lack of socialization, neglect or abuse. Dogs can also exhibit inappropriate behavior due to pain or fear. Now a note:…
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Posted in animal welfare
Dogs Don’t “Just Snap”
When a dog owner is interviewed by the media after their dog has been involved in an attack, they almost invariably say “he/she was a good dog. he just snapped”. Of course an owner isn’t going to admit that they…
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Posted in Animal Behavior
How I Became a Pit Bull Person
In early 2006, we decided to get a second dog, primarily as a companion for our dog, Ellie Mae. It was a Sunday, and the only shelter open was Escondido Humane Society. We wandered through rows of pit bulls, and…
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