ARE THERE MORE AGGRESSIVE DOGS THAN THERE USED TO BE?

A big part of being a trainer is education.  Lots of education.  For as much time as I’m driving to people’s houses or teaching in class I’m also watching seminars, webinars, reading books, and attending conferences.  Every once in awhile I stumble upon...
CAN WE REINFORCE FEAR IN OUR DOGS?

CAN WE REINFORCE FEAR IN OUR DOGS?

Imagine for a second that you’re in a puppy class for the first time with your extremely shy 10 week old pup.  As soon as play session starts he’s met with a full-on charge from a bouncing 14 week old goldendoodle.  His first reaction is to hide under the...