Impulse control is one of the most common problems with “problematic dogs”. They see the squirrel/postman/dog/bike, and they are gone. You do not exist to them anymore. And, the typical training responses are: A- Correct them big enough so they will listen B- If you get a high enough value treat, they would listen. C- If they “respected” you, they …
The Only Rehabilitation Philosophy You’ll Ever Need
From the Pack To Basics Facebook page: There is lot of talk about dog rehabilitation these days. We used to just call it dog training, but now we have a fancier word for it; makes it sound more important, difficult and complex I suppose. Nothing wrong with that. But in the end, no matter what methods you are using the …
Chad Mackin: Basic Skills
Calming Signal Or Stress Signal
Apparently, there’s a little “controversy” going on regarding “calming” signals. Some people call them calming signals, and mean that they are signals that the dog is calming down. As in, they are self soothing, and those are the “tells”. Other people say that they are “stress” signals. As in, the dog is worried and feeling anxious, and those signs are …
Adrenaline And Choices
Freeeeeedom (think braveheart)
Chad Mackin, renowned dog rehabilitation expert, told me once that “The slack leash should be the primary reinforcer”. I know from my stints of wasted time at the various correctional facilities of my youth, that being restrained is infuriating. The problem is, the way most people use the leash, it is strictly a device of restraint. It keeps them from …
I’ve Changed My View On Pit Bulls And Dog Aggression
Ok. Ring the bells. Blow smoke out of the chimney…. I’ve changed my mind about something. Now, if you know me, you realize how big a deal that is. I’m a tad stubborn. But, I think it’s only a fool that keeps their old position in the face of new evidence. So here is my revelation: All Pit Bulls are …
Tyler Muto: Conversational Leash Work Explained
This was taken from Tylers site. He is an AWESOME trainer!!! Check out his material. This is a post of his on his method of leash work. Really cool.- If You Aren’t Listening, It’s Just A Lecture Around this time last year, I coined a term, and a system I called Conversational Leash Work™. The idea behind this approach to …
Awesome Rant: Things To Consider Before Getting A Dog
Apparently, this is my long lost heavily accented relative. Agree with everything!
Quite Possibly The Best Post Ever On Operant Conditioning
Wow. Scientific information, AND, Southpark?!?! That, my friends, is a hard combination to beat. Check out this amazing post on TerrierMans Daily Dose. It is really something special. It has a layman’s description of operant conditioning that actually works. It has references to Cesar Milan, who as cliche’ as this sounds, was one of my big inspirations for starting this …