December 2, 2013
by Sarah
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Just got a comment from Corrie asking how to control her dogs when they come out of their crates. She’s dealing with two happy cockers but this can be a challenge for anyone. The very first thing I think about … Continue reading
November 25, 2013
by Sarah
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I had learning “disabilities” long before there even were such things. When I was speaking incoherently at five, the words people had for that were slow or retarded or just somehow “wrong.” I was lucky to have a mother who … Continue reading
November 21, 2013
by Sarah
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Pip was an exhausting puppy. Smart, pushy, suspicious, and covetous, she required levels of consistency and persistence I did not want to give. I am, as a professional trainer, well familiar with both but she needed it 24/7/365. I did … Continue reading
October 28, 2013
by Sarah
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When I suggest speaking calmly, my client says what I’ve heard clients say for over 30 years: But my dog only listens when I get angry. I explain that actually, he only listens when you act and you only act when … Continue reading
September 28, 2013
by Sarah
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Working with a fantastic puppy person this week and her happy pup, we head to a pet super store for some socialization and real-world dog training practice. In the toy aisle, she has her Labrador sit. He sits. She keeps … Continue reading
September 25, 2013
by Sarah
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“I don’t know what’s going on,” my distraught client tells me shaking her head. “I stay calm and stay calm then I just lose it.” She looks down at the table. I know this dog training conversation. I have it … Continue reading
September 18, 2013
by Sarah
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A reward is anything your dog thinks it is. And that might not be what you think it is. Dog training is funny that way. For example: Pip loved her crate as a puppy. So, sending her to her crate was … Continue reading
September 12, 2013
by Sarah
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This comment came in on my first blog on crate aggression and it warrants its own response as I would take an entirely different approach on this one. Here is the comment: I have a similar case in boarding, a … Continue reading
September 11, 2013
by Sarah
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There are many sorts of crate aggression; this case is one where the dog barks intensely when the door is just closed. This is a sensitive eight-year-old herding dog, which is relevant, and a long standing problem, which is also … Continue reading
September 9, 2013
by Sarah
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“Help me! They undo everything I do with the dog!” The refrain is common – one person is trying to train the dog and another person in the family is being unhelpful. “Do you have dog training tips for this … Continue reading