Focus on the Good
Most people acknowledge that life with dogs lets us to live more in the moment. Here’s why I think that’s true. Human beings tend to focus on problems: we scan […]
How to be a better clicker
Here’s a quick how-to to hone your own skills and timing at clicker training. Try this: put a bowl on the top of the TV, attach a treat bag to […]
Friskidogophilia
This morning I heard a strange banging sound coming from the den. Something like a hammer hitting the wall, or a mallet on the floor. Too big a sound to […]
Let It Be
I’m continually reminded of what a gift my dog, Violet, has been to me in my life. I would have only a fraction of the training skills I use today […]
Short and Sweet
The most effective training sessions are often the shortest. Dogs are associative learners, which means that they associate everything that happens in their environment whenever they learn something new. If […]
Shrinking Violet
There’s something special about shy dogs. My dog, Violet, was timid from the start, and has remained wary of strangers throughout her life. She doesn’t run up to strangers, or […]
Baroo 