by admin | Oct 28, 2024 | Autistic Dog Trainer, Dog Owners
Meeting Your Dog’s Drive Needs: Lessons from Koda’s Story Dogs, like Koda, often end up in rescue not because they are untrainable but because their previous owners didn’t fully understand what he needed. Koda was well-fed, healthy, and cared for in many ways....
by admin | Oct 14, 2024 | Autistic Dog Trainer, Dog Owners, Dog Training World
In dog training, the dog trainer should never be more invested in the success of the dog than the dog owner for meaningful progress to occur. This is where the idea of “skin in the game” comes into play. But it goes deeper than just showing up for lessons....
by admin | Sep 26, 2024 | Autistic Dog Trainer, Dog Owners
As a Christian, I believe Jesus Christ is the creator, and it’s only logical that He designed a similar blueprint for most sentient beings. One of these blueprints, known as Polyvagal Theory, helps us understand how our nervous systems manage stress and safety. I...
by admin | Sep 4, 2024 | Autistic Dog Trainer, Dog Owners
Understanding the Difference Between Punishment and Abuse in Dog Training In recent years, the term “abusive” has been thrown around in dog training discussions. Whether it’s about tools, techniques, or approaches, some quickly label anything they disagree...
by admin | Aug 14, 2024 | Autistic Dog Trainer, Dog Owners
Exploring Your Options in Dog Training I came across a meme today that really resonated with me: “Don’t judge people for the choices they make when you don’t know the options they had to choose from.” This simple yet profound statement got me...
by admin | Jul 31, 2024 | Aus Assistance Dogs, Autistic Dog Trainer, Dog Owners, FAQ
I’m looking into buying a (insert breed) to be a potential assistance dog. But before I make that step, I want to be sure I can afford the cost of training etc. I’m diagnosed with (insert disability). I’d like an assistance dog to alleviate (insert...
