Why Bribery Leads to Ignored Commands and How Balanced Boundaries Build Better Behavior As a professional dog trainer with over 25 years of experience, I’ve seen countless owners struggle with dogs that seem to “tune them out” despite endless treats and praise. The culprit? What many call “positive-only” training – a method that relies solely […]
Ever met someone who swears punishment isn’t needed in dog training? I get it—no one wants to feel like they’re hurting their pup. But here’s the thing: punishment, done right, isn’t about cruelty—it’s about clear communication. Dogs thrive with boundaries, just like they’d get a growl from a pack leader in the wild. A quick […]
Dogs need a hierarchy to live inside of, and for some dogs the position of alpha is an innate goal that needs to be met. If the owner does not create and provide a hierarchy, the dog has no choice but to take the position for itself.
Taking your dog to the dog park is like leaving your child unattended in a juvenile detention centre for a day and not expecting them to develop some sort of behavioural problem’.
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