There’s No GPS in Dog Training – Creating a Plan to Get Results
I stared blankly at the screen. Rewind, split video, delete, play. Wash, rinse, repeat. I was editing a video project, and for the umpteenth time, I let the lecture I was...
Working Dogs
1+1=3 : Building Your Team for Maximum Effect
It was hot. A sweltering 90 degrees in the heat of the day, and the fact that the air remained motionless, the breeze taking the afternoon off, made standing in the direct...
An Interview with Former Navy SEAL Eric Davis
Many of you have asked me about the work that I do with the former Navy SEALs over at Sealed Mindset Leaders. If you haven’t read along on the blog, very simply put, we...
Changing the Game: Combatting Conflict on the “Out”
The puppy tugged hard, trying with all of his might to rip the toy from his owner’s hands. He growled and he thrashed, trying everything he knew in a frantic attempt to claim...
Precision Obedience: Battling Reinforcement History to Correct the Heel
“Au pied”, I quietly commanded my dog. It is the French version of the heel command, and with my words, my dog snapped into position. The onlookers formed a semicircle around...
Pride, Inexperience, and Prong Collars – When Bad Training Becomes Dangerous
“Take the dog off the lead!” he shouted from the sidelines of the field, exasperated with my seeming inexperience. “She’s not ready,” I retorted as my dog stared at the decoy,...
Sharing is Caring: Are You Making Your Dog Selfish?
The puppy barreled towards me. As he caught a glimpse of the toy in my hand, he was barely able to keep his own massive paws from tripping him as he threatened to plow into my...
The Art of Play: 3 Things You Might Be Doing Wrong
She stood in front of me holding a leather lead. The dog at the other end lay quietly but alert at her side. As the dog scanned the park, fixating on any and every movement...
Two Pounds of Fur and Fury – Understanding Puppies with Drive
“We adopted a puppy, and we NEED you,” said the exasperated voice on the voicemail message. I chuckled to myself when I heard it. I laughed… and not because I was...