How Training Works

Articles

Helping Fearful Dogs

Shortcomings of R+

Do you correct a growl or not?

The "how" and the "what" of dog training: declarative and procedural knowledge

The Rules of Play

Fixing "just one" bad behaviour

Tears in dog training classes

The most dangerous training tool

The value of group classes

The applications of obedience training

Dogs living with small animals

Puppy classes

Stop wrapping your leash around your wrist

Teaching recall and avoiding common mistakes

How much exercise?

Client Spotlight: Hex

The value of replicating real-world situations in your training

Consequences

A training philosophy

Neutering and spaying as behavioural solutions

"Force-free" ideology and the tools it pushes

Uncoachable clients

Client Spotlight: Behind-the-Scenes

The use of tools in dog training

Your Dog’s Beard Isn’t the Problem

Asking dogs for "consent"

Not every dog can be a service dog

A "certified" dog trainer

Do you use tools in your training?

New Puppy Series: Part III

New Puppy Series: Part II

Client Spotlight: Intermediate Group Class

New Puppy Series: Part I

Levels of mediation in communication with dogs

Dog training advice from people who are not dog trainers

How long does it take?

It's all how you raise them

Honeymoon

Unsuccessful story

What will people think?

Abuse in the past

Client Spotlight: Izzy

They always do

A fully trained dog

Dog Training and Handler’s Stress

Difficult Breeds

Homework

Timid dogs

Pet vs Competitive Obedience

Pet store classes

Positive-only

Who is a little baby?!

My dog is getting up early

Should I get my puppy a puppy?

We need a dog just like yours!

“Gentle” leads and Un-gentle attitudes towards dog ownership

Types of Dog Training

What do you say after you say “Sit”?