Management vs Training

Management vs Training

Some people say they don't want to manage misbehavior; they want to train to eliminate the misbehavior. So what is the difference between management and training? Management = Controlling your dog's environment to stop behaviors you dislike from happening. Management...

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Barking – “ruff, ruff”

Barking – “ruff, ruff”

If you have a dog that is barking a lot, a little "Ruff, Ruff" turns into a rough time for you very quickly.  Barking is a misbehavior that grates on our nerves and causes a lot of stress for us.  Barking problems fall into one of three categories.  One category is...

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Dogs – The opportunistic thief

Dogs – The opportunistic thief

Ok, I was going to call this post "My Dog Ran Off With The Turkey," but that sounded like the dog and turkey eloped. No, what I'm talking about is theft. During this busy holiday season, many dogs will be stealing food. Food will disappear from counters, tables,...

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Dominance – Busting the Myth

Dominance – Busting the Myth

What role does dominance play in dog training? As a professional dog trainer, I get calls from people worried they wouldn't be able to train their dogs successfully. Much of the time, someone told them they "need to be more forceful" or "dominate." And that is not who...

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