I’ve gotten this question a few times in the last couple of days. Thought I’d share my response here since a few other people may have the same question. Enjoy: Question: “What are your thoughts on people who tie a tug and let the dog hang? ……..What’s the purpose?” (old school shot of a tree Spring Pole) My Answer: “Back …
Tug: 2.0
So….. If you’ve read the blog at all, you know I’m a fan of tug. Particularly, in the Balabanov tradition, with Ellis making a close second. They’ve always said that it develops: 1. Engagement 2. Relationship 3. Language of training (terminal bridge, intermediate bridge, & no reward mark) 4. Impulse control 5. A high value “reward event” that isn’t food …
Jay Jack Pit Bull 101 Workshop!
I have been asked to come to Monaca, PA and give a workshop on my approach to the Bully Breeds! August 30th, 9am. Lecture Portion: We will cover the history of the breed, how it truly affects temperament, and my approach to helping the troubled ones. Also, which of the old school methods may still have a place in a …
Those “Graduation” Moments
This is Firkin. She used to be super reactive. If anyone listens to the Podcast…. She’s the one that snapped the long line and went Zombie style on the door I narrowly exited. But that was then……. THIS. Is now. This was outside a Starbucks in a strip mall. There’s a grocery store, a pet store, and a children’s bus …
Another Second Chance Dog
“Pack Structure”
I’ve been wanting to write this for a while but……. Every time I try, I feel like my head will explode. Giving it another shot: Pack structure. When, I got into dog training it was to help troubled dogs. To that end everyone was talking about various ways to enforce what many times is referred to as “Pack Structure”. There …
Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones….. But Words Make Me Want To Stab You.
RANT WARNING: Yeah. I’m in a mood. Semantics in dog training is one of the most frustrating things I’ve ever encountered. It’s like trying to debate religion. It’s nearly impossible. Here’s a couple of gems from this week that have gotten me on a rant. “Getting dogs out of adrenaline” “Reinforcing fear” & the one that put me past the …
Podcast Page Up!
I realized that this podcast Chad and I are doing wasn’t going to be a “do a few and out” thing. It’s getting a response and we’re keeping it going! So I made a page with the link to it in iTunes! Check it out!!!!!
Podcast: Episode 3
Here’s the latest Dog Training Conversations with Chad Mackin and myself. http://traffic.libsyn.com/chadmackindogtraining/Dog_Traing_Conversation_Ep._2.mp3
Dog Training Conversations: Episode 2
We put up episode 2. of “Dog Training Conversations”. Really fun to do. Check it out: http://traffic.libsyn.com/chadmackindogtraining/Dog_Traing_Conversation_Ep._2.mp3