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I Was Wrong About Socialization
My recent post on socialization created quite a buzz. Among the many points that I made throughout the blog, one of the most controversial was that having your dog passively… Read more
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(Part 2) Leash Reactivity: The Mistakes Even Good Trainers Make
The post discusses the common mistake of relying on obedience to manage a reactive dog’s behavior without addressing the underlying insecurities. The author emphasizes that while obedience can provide temporary… Read more
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Leash Reactivity: The Mistakes Even Good Trainers Make (Part 1)
The author reflects on the common issue of leash reactivity in dogs, emphasizing its impact on trainers’ reputations. They identify a crucial mistake trainers make by relying solely on counter-conditioning.… Read more
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Why Successful Trainers Are the Most Burned Out
Successful trainers often feel overwhelmed despite thriving businesses, leading to a sense of dread instead of satisfaction. The issue isn’t the size of the business but its unsustainable structure. Many… Read more
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A Simpler Framework for Dog Aggression Cases
A trainer sits down with a dog owner whose two dogs are fighting over food. The conversation moves through management strategies, counterconditioning protocols, and desensitization timelines. The trainer builds a… Read more
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How Successful Dog Trainers are Defying the Economy
The economic mood has shifted. You can see it in the numbers and you can feel it in the conversations. Tariffs, inflation fears, and global instability have consumers second-guessing every… Read more
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The Most Cited Document in Dog Training Debates Doesn’t Hold Up.
The AVSAB Wants to Talk About Welfare. So Do I. A well-known reward-based trainer recently said something on a podcast that many trainers have thought but rarely say out loud:… Read more
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The Two-Question Exercise That Improves Every Behavior Case
Learn the two-question exercise that helps dog trainers improve behavior cases, create clearer training plans, and communicate more effectively with challenging dogs. Read more
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Understanding Dual Reliability in Dog Training
Dog trainer Tyler Muto explores the idea of “dual reliability” — the difference between what dogs can learn reliably and what humans can apply reliably — and why all trainers,… Read more