There Are No “Stubborn” Dogs – Twelve Steps to Becoming Best Friends for Life
Don elaborates on his post, Help! My Dog Is Stubborn! By describing twelve steps you can take to make you and your dog best friends for life.
September 30, 2024
Help! My Dog Is Stubborn!
In this post, Don examines stubbornness and suggests several reasons why your dog may not be stubborn but is just seeking your empathy and understanding. He suggests ways that you can motivate your dog to help them understand what you want while making them feel
September 30, 2024
Shared Blog Post–The emotional toll of electric shock collars–and not just for the dogs–Andrew Hale
This is an important post from Andrew Hale at Dog Centred Care: The Emotional Experience of Dogs and their Caregivers. In it, he discusses the emotional toll experienced by dogs subjected to shock, their caregivers, and the trainers who help them restore their relationship with
September 15, 2024
How Do I Get My Dog to Walk Politely Instead of Pulling on the Leash?
Don provides several tips on teaching your dog how to walk on a loose leash, the most important being that the training process and every walk must be fun for you and your dog. He also explains why teaching a heel behavior will take more
April 19, 2024
How What I’ve Learned in 33 Years Has Changed My Approach to Canine Behavior, Training, and Ethics
This post summarizes a presentation made for the Eastern Area Agency on Aging Firry Friends Food Ban on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
March 18, 2024
Resources on Canine Body Language & Communication
Don discusses the importance of understanding how your dog communicates and lists several of his favorite books, articles, videos, and online resources that can assist you in becoming a better pet guardian or pet parent. If you include a pet parent in your family, this
July 12, 2023