As a dog trainer, I always wonder if it is a good idea to share some of the dark sides of my trade, so I decided - I am. I will use the intro from Dr Jen's Dog Blog about HARSH TRUTHS AND DIFFICULT CHOICES: THE REALITY OF BEHAVIORAL EUTHANASIA, because I can't say it...
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Don’t Overlook the Importance of Fulfilling Your Dog’s Natural Drives
In this blog, we’ll discuss how engaging your dog in activities fulfilling their natural drives leads to a happier, well-behaved pet. Various breeds have specific drives and play preferences. If left unsatisfied, these preferences can result in behaviour problems....
Japanese Proverb – Beginning is easy, to keep going is hard.
Jumping croc🐊 experience guide in NT: "I am all for protecting crocodiles, and I would love to get people to stop buying crocodile handbags, gloves, and even eat their meat etc. But I know I am a hypocrite😅 because I do the same with livestock. Therefore I know it is...
Transform Your Dog Training with the Power of Play
Honestly, I can't say it any better than Jay Jack, here's what he wrote: Discover the incredible benefits of using games in your dog training routine. Not only do games build essential skills, but they also develop your dog's character and foster a strong bond between...
You will never fully convince someone that he is wrong, only reality can – Nassim Taleb
I love reading stories, it can teach us a great deal. In one of my favourite book series called the King’s Dark Tidings by Kel Kade, I read the following scenario, my comments and questions in brackets: "Rezkin made his way back to his quarters as he pondered the dead...
We are all on the spectrum! Are we?
I was diagnosed with ASD level 2 in 2020👌, and many say they are on the spectrum😑. Are you on the human spectrum or the ASD spectrum? This video can help you look at that. I can say that I struggle with the following: 😁 Language-verbal communication and small talk...
My privilege to look after those who
I couldn’t say it any better than these two pictures below, and hopefully, I will be able to set up my future for my own family and my parents 🙂
“What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?”- Robert Schuller
I would love to see a dog training industry where trainers don’t disparage one another and can not only agree to disagree about training methods and tools but even put the dogs first by referring clients to trainers with different methods. I don't think we will get...
Friedrich Nietzshe – Sometimes people don’t want to hear the truth because they don’t want their illusions destroyed.
Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks: Aligning Goals and Managing Stress Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks as long as the dog is physically and mentally capable of learning. The challenge arises when your goals differ from your dog’s. When a dog experiences distress...