Happy Halloween! Tricks & Treats for You

Laev and our houseguest McCoy the Skeleton

In the spirit of the holiday, I’d like to present you, Dear Reader, with a trick, a tag, and a treat. What, you’re not familiar with the middle part of that phrase? It’s a new Halloween tradition. Trust me on this. Want to know what that undead-Michael Jackson has to… 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