Challenges in Dog Training: Fear, Force, and Quitting While You’re Ahead

Challenges in Dog Training: Fear, Force, and Quitting While You’re Ahead

My dog, Wyatt, has a fear of the spiral staircase in our new home. The stairs are the floating kind, and for a creature with four legs, it requires different coordination than typical stairs. Move up or down too quickly, and you’re likely to find one of your legs...
How Dog Training Works: 7 Popular Misconceptions

How Dog Training Works: 7 Popular Misconceptions

1. The trainer will do all the work of dog training. Ah, if only. For a board and train or day training situation, the trainer may indeed do most of the heavy lifting. However, once your pup is home, the training isn’t finished. You will need to continue training your...