Adventure Log


New Stray Dog

It’s funny how when you’re a part of the dog world, all you notice are dogs. Oftentimes, I find my attention drawn to a wagging speck on the horizon, trying to figure out the body language and dynamics of what’s going on inside a dog’s head.
While driving my rental truck through North Carolina, I caught […]

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 Product Reviews


“Dog Talk”

Dog Talk:Training Your Dog through a Canine Point of View
by John Ross and Barbara McKinney
St. Martin’s Press, 1992, 276 pages

To find a compatible training program, you need to understand the theories that govern different training methods. The classic “command, reward or correct” (compulsion) is not enough! Ross carefully explains why and when other methods are […]

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Dog Growls While Training

Growling is a natural canine behavior. One growls for many reasons — guarding food, dog aggression, etc. This article focuses on growling during training.

Training Tip:
One of the most overlooked factors is the learning environment.
Animals are more productive in a quiet setting, so eliminate all distractions until your dog is ready to proof.

Training is profound because […]

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