The role of "Punishment" in dog trainingAs a dog trainer, I get questions every day about training techniques. My clients want to know when they should be rewarding, ignoring,...
Woof vs Wolf: Why we need to STOP comparing dogs to wolves!Current research suggests that dogs decended from a wolf-like ancestor (NOT the modern wolf as we know it) as far back as 34,000 years...
NEVER punish your dog for growling!A growling dog isn't an aggressive dog! When a dog growls, he is choosing to use a nonviolent method of telling a person, child, or other...
How well can you read canine body language?Your dog can't verbalize, but posture and facial expression can definitely speak for him! Keep an eye on your dog's ears, eyes, tail...