Storm Watch & Success, Part 4 – Safe Places & the Mental Continuum

This entry is part 4 of 7 in the series Storm Watch

As I write this post, thunder is rolling overhead with enough resonance to shake the house. As I write this post, a Doberman is curled up at the foot of my bed. That’s our only storm coping tactic at the moment. How does this work? Continue reading

Bitework doesn’t reduce bite inhibition — how annoying!

Have you ever tried to train against a taboo? There are some who oppose all forms of trained protection sport and protection work, citing variously that the training is inherently abusive (it’s not), or that the dogs dislike it (obviously untrue!).  Occasionally a protester will suggest that biting a person… Continue reading

Dog Bite Fatalities 2009

This is so important, it needs its own post. http://btoellner.typepad.com/kcdogblog/2010/01/2009-dog-bite-fatalities-final-report.html This is a review of the fatal dog attacks of 2009 and their data — the breeds involved (16 breeds in 32 incidents), the common circumstances, and what we can learn from them for preventing other tragedies. Dog bites happen,… Continue reading