“When are you going to do a kids’ book?” I kept hearing. “About clicker training, but written for kids?” I thought a clicker training book for kids was a great idea. Clicker training is not only good training, it’s available to people who are not big, strong, or dexterous enough… Continue reading
Hey, there’s a great new training book hitting the shelves! Better Together: The Collected Wisdom of Modern Dog Trainers is a comprehensive collection of both practical and inspirational advice from some of the best trainers in the world. Learn the methods of modern dog training through more than 60 articles from 28… Continue reading
I really don’t have time for a blog post today, but this is for everyone who’s been told “dogs just don’t like having their nails clipped” (or going to the vet, or being brushed, or whatever). Of course they don’t like such things straight out of the womb. Those… Continue reading
Today was the day. I delivered Mindy to Guide Dogs for the Blind. Mindy had done several kennel stays locally in the last two months, where I paid for extra playtime and stuffed Kongs and all the good things that would make her love staying in kennels, and indeed she… Continue reading
Today the Assistance Dog Blog Carnival goes live! And today I realize that probably the week before Christmas isn’t the ideal time. I heard from several people that they wanted to participate, but just hadn’t had time to get a post done and submitted. But you know what? We’re all… Continue reading
Several people have asked me questions about service dogs, whether they’re always “on the job” or could have normal dog lives. A few were under the heartbreaking impression that because one isn’t supposed to pet service dogs while they’re working, that service dogs aren’t ever to be petted, even at… Continue reading
Today a friend bid goodbye to her dog. And today I made the awful appointment to end Shakespeare’s days with us. I have much to be grateful for. He was given as little as 3 weeks to live when diagnosed, and today marks the 7th week. He’s positively ancient for… Continue reading
Today”s blog post isn’t here — it’s over at Leo’s Pet Care. Go check it out and have some lively discussion. 🙂 Continue reading
A friend told me about a dog attack story just released by the Indianapolis Star. “Four pit bulls attacked a fifth dog,” he said. “But, you know, it’s the Star, so they could have been anything at all and if they bit something, they’re pit bulls.” He doesn’t even own… Continue reading
What can a burned-out light bulb in a Mexican elevator teach us about reinforcement, displacement, and superstitious behavior? Continue reading