Training

Previously I wrote about why I believe it is important to think of our requests to our dogs as cues...

Are dogs like wolves? Are dogs pack animals? Do dogs seek dominance? Are some dogs dominant? What is Dominance/Pack Theory? Dominance theory...

Anyone who loves dogs knows that types of dogs have passionately dedicated fans. We are so fanatical that we have...

When we bring dogs into our lives we set out to teach our new friends words such as “Sit” and...

I want to start by thanking everyone on the front lines of this current situation: whether you are working in...

Since Miles and I have been competing in agility, our local regionals have been held at the same large equestrian...

Tug games are among the most classic games people play with puppies and dogs, yet there are so many misconceptions...

Miles' Trick Dog Story Last year, The American Kennel Club debuted a new Trick Dog titling path. Over the winter...

In 2017, Miles and I did well in competitive agility. We not only had a blast, we were in synch in...

Problems, Prevention and Training Dog training is often seen as a solution to problems, rather than a means to prevent...

  I named my dog after my favorite musician, Miles Davis. Miles Davis made music that is experimental, bold, and...

  Unique breeds of dogs are ones that were bred for highly specific purposes - and often these breeds are...

One of the best articles I have come across online recently is "Why Dogs Hump (Spoiler Alert: It's not all...

I am a huge advocate for high-drive dogs. These dogs are highly intelligent, dogs that not so long ago had...

The topic of dog parks can be controversial. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to whether or not you should take...

Dogs with a strong prey drive are naturally drawn to fast moving objects. For many types of hunting dogs, the...

I am always thinking of new ways to incorporate fun training games into the average day, no matter how busy...

What is clicker training? Clicker training is an easy and effective way of opening up a clear channel of communication...

A group of scientists recently published a research article in the Journal of Experimental Biology (pdf here) that sheds new light on...

A Good Tip for Successful Dog Training? Learn from your canine companion: Don't be Afraid to Sound Silly. {my story}...

As I discuss in my dog nail Dremeling article, Miles does not by nature enjoy having his paws touched. Teaching...

  "How are Welsh terriers with children?"This is a question I am often asked. Here are some of my personal...

The crate should always be out and available, with the door open. NEVER use for punishment, or "time out." Do...

Miles is rarely alone, and when he is, the longest amount of time is usually when I am at a...

Terriers tend to do things to the extreme. Miles is ridiculously friendly, and pours out love at anyone he meets....

Airedale Terriers and Welsh Terriers are similar in appearance, which brings about many misconceptions about these breeds, and their relation...

When I was growing up, my family had no idea how useful a dog crate could be. Our dog's crate...

Certain types of dogs were bred by humans to have a strong desire to chase. Today, this is referred to...

I recently taught Miles the "play dead" trick. I used treats and the clicker, and broke it up into parts....

{  Miles, longing to chase dogs. But when the dogs stop, and a car zooms by, what will be more eye-catching in the...