02. June 2018

In today’s busy world so many owners struggle to find the time not only to train their dog, but also to carry out all the daily practice and proofing needed to ensure their dog properly understands what is required and how to behave in all circumstances. This is why I am delighted to be able to offer a limited number of places over the coming months for your dog to train with me on a one to one basis, during which time I will find out all about your dog and how she thinks and learns, so that...

11. May 2018

As a dog trainer who also has working line dogs I know, and those who know me know, that I have owned some challenging dogs to train. Many people believe I am supposed to be tough and hide my emotions ... however, this video brought tears to my eyes. Amazing work, once again, by Adam of Southend Dog Training in the UK, working with Koda, a German shepherd who had behaviour issues. Watch the video. This is what it is all about.

05. May 2018

Sometime fifteen or so years ago, some people decided to start pretending that a "pet" dog was different than any other dog. However, they are all dogs. A dog is a dog. Whether the dog is a police dog, military dog, service dog, assistance dogs, guide dog, farm dog, or family (now known as pet) dog — they are all dogs and all view themselves the same, communicate the same, breathe the same, think the same. All obedience training — basic on and off leash foundation training — for all the...

04. May 2018

We must remember our inter-connectivity to nature and to all living things. If we understand this, we can begin to again understand our dogs, and with that, their ancestry with the wolf. The wolf is an ancient species, one with which we have a very powerful relationship. The foundation of our relationship with the dog, and where our path to comprehension begins, is we must understand their relatives, the wild Timber (Grey) Wolf (Canis Lupus). Many millennia ago, the wolves branched off — some...

24. April 2018

Holistic dog training, using a balanced approach, is training based on a positive outcome system which takes the whole dog and her environment into consideration. This type of dog training consists of + + - so the language taught to your dog is easy to understand and you can reach any level of achievement. The final result is still a positive attitude from the dog. It is necessary to teach the dog right from wrong with fair, but clear communication. When the relationship is double sided with...

23. April 2018

Living in close proximity of the wilderness and nature, I have had the opportunity to meet wild animals in their natural environments. I have often encountered deer upon the trail and have looked deep into their eyes while speaking to them as they quietly stood before me, twitching their ears toward the sound of my voice, before calmly turning away and continuing along their journey. Looking into the eyes of a wild animal one can see the calm spirit of the wilderness within them and this is...

19. March 2018

I met a skunk today on the walking trail! We were exploring a new trail when suddenly - it must have been my sixth sense - my eyes were drawn to the long grasses growing on the edges of the groomed trail. A very large, slow moving Striped Skunk was sniffing its way toward us! That is all I would have needed. Luckily, I had caught sight of him before my dog had and we casually, and quickly, made our way back to the car and drove to an old haunt to finish our trek. Even with the best intentions...

12. March 2018

You have a new puppy and within a month you are suddenly overwhelmed by puppyhood — your puppy is nipping, eating everything in the house and garden, and at times she starts to run around the house like she is possessed, bouncing off walls and the couch and using you as a push off board. And, most annoyingly, she is jumping up on you and everyone who comes near her. Help! I would like you to first know that everything you are going through is normal for a puppy of her age. Also, depending on...

12. March 2018

Taking an example from the horse world While working as a dog trainer, I have found that stress is a major factor in our dogs’ lives. Many people contribute to the behavioural problems they complain about by stressing their dog out to the hilt. One such finding is that many people tend to overwork their dogs without giving them time to get into an exercise with warm up time or take the time to cool off afterward. The belief being that a “tired” dog is a “good” dog, however, a tired...

11. March 2018

As a young child, I was taught how to massage dogs and animals from my grandfather and other members of the family. My father had used these gentle touch movements to teach me how to behave around animals and to treat them kindly. In Ostpreußen, my family had been farmers with various farm animals and had used massage techniques on their dogs, horses, cows and even pigs to maintain their well-being and to work on training them. My maternal grandfather had worked in the Cavalry, and having...