September 22, 2016
by Sarah
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My #1 rule when approaching shy dogs is don’t approach shy dogs. A major reason I have gotten through 30 years as a professional dog trainer without scars or major mishaps (so far) is that I respect the dog. If a … Continue reading
August 3, 2015
by Sarah
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If your puppy or new dog flinches when you move your hands around his head then he is “hand shy.” Some puppies can learn this by being grabbed or hit, other movement sensitive breeds like Border Collies can be born with … Continue reading
May 26, 2014
by Sarah
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The rescue was sitting next to my dog training client—upright and alert. The woman and her stressed dog spotted the stranger at the same instant. Nervous that her dog would erupt into frenzied barking the woman started a stream of … Continue reading
July 13, 2013
by Sarah
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A beautiful baritone belts out the Star-Spangled Banner over the loud speaker at the dog show. As the song builds, a Weimaraner starts to pull and spin, trying to flee from the sound that frightens him. His handler bends over, … Continue reading
July 3, 2013
by Sarah
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Most dogs do not bite but some do, and a lot of those bites can be avoided. After handling many thousands of dogs in the last 25 years, I have only been bitten once. I want to help everyone avoid … Continue reading