by ffdt | Nov 11, 2020 | Training Philosophy
What is clicker training? “Clicker training” is the popular term for the training or teaching method based on what we know about how living organisms learn. Research has shown that any creature—whether a dog, cat, dolphin, parrot, fish, horse, llama, or person—is more...
by ffdt | May 22, 2017 | Holidays
I know July 4th is seven weeks away but it is a FAST approaching holiday that terrorizes animals all over the United States. Every year, dogs get spooked and lost on the Fourth of July. Here are some tips to prepare you and your dog for one of the more traumatic...
by ffdt | Apr 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
5/19/2017 Registration closed. For more information, please contact Shanthi Steddum at 479-301-5027. Join guest instructor, Karen Kathka, CTDI as she teaches fun tricks that strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Earn your trick dog title! ...
by ffdt | Jan 10, 2017 | Training Philosophy
Yesterday I had the joy of watching a dog THINK her way through a situation to get what she wanted. Sweet Ziva, a 12 month old doodle, is a wonderful loved family pet. She’s beautifully behaved on leash and the family loves nearly everything about her. ...
by ffdt | Oct 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
I graduated from the professional trainers program from Karen Pryor Academy in September. I gave Henry and myself a few months off to just be family members. Well, we’re back at it again. I’m doing some work with an organization that trains service dogs...
