by ffdt | Nov 22, 2024 | Training, Training Philosophy
As humans, we tend to be predisposed to looking for “bad” things” as a side effect of living in a punitive society. If someone steals your wallet, you’re going to notice right away and want them punished for doing something morally wrong. Whereas if you leave...
by ffdt | Nov 21, 2024 | Training, Training Philosophy
I had two separate clients talking about playing fetch with their dogs today. They both have the issue that their dog won’t let the ball go or let them get it to throw again. Both dogs also have an issue with being easily aroused (read that however you want...
by ffdt | Feb 6, 2024 | Behavior, Training Philosophy
By Shanthi Steddum, KPA-CTP, CCPDT-KA, B.S. So I had an interesting, but not unique, encounter the other day. While picking up lunch, someone saw my logo’d jacket and asked if I worked at the School for Dogs. “Why yes I do!” I replied. “What kind of...
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 | 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 | Dec 5, 2016 | Training Philosophy
Dogs are emotional just like people. We’ve all seen it. One dog will be happy, confident and outgoing while another is reserved and almost fearful. As a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) I have the skills to train the dog in a manner...
