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Dog Trainers Roundtable #1 – Positive Discussions

Dog Trainers Roundtable #1 – Positive Discussions

By Eric Brad on May 19, 2012

Petra Wingate is a great dog trainer. She has been teaching puppy and agility classes for the past few years. Darcie Jennings is a great friend and has been training dogs and their owners through her CommuniCanine business for over 13 years. As we often do, the three of us sat down to talk about dogs and dog training. But this time, Petra decided to record it and also prepared some questions for us to discuss.

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Catch Your Dog Doing Something Right

Catch Your Dog Doing Something Right

By Eric Brad on May 13, 2012

What if your dog offered you a behaviour you didn’t ask for? What if it was a good idea? Being smart enough to catch your dog doing something right is good for both of you. You get what you want and your dog gets to flex his creative muscles!

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Dogs and Concepts – Learning Beyond Behaviours

Dogs and Concepts – Learning Beyond Behaviours

By Eric Brad on April 30, 2012

“Sit.” “Down.” “Fetch.” These are things that most people associate with dog training. But is there more we can teach our dogs beyond simple behaviours? You might be surprised that you already do! And there might be more you can teach them.

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Blunt Force Trauma – Canine Reality

Blunt Force Trauma – Canine Reality

By Eric Brad on March 12, 2011

From March 12, 2011 – It seems these days that too much is made of pack models and hierarchies for dogs. Do you need to be the “Alpha”? Science would answer that with a resounding NO! Good training is not about being a pack leader or gaining respect. It is about being a good teacher and communicator and helping your dog succeed in your world.

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The Crossover Files – Positively Frustrating Dog Training

The Crossover Files – Positively Frustrating Dog Training

By Eric Brad on April 29, 2012

Crossing over to positive training can be frustrating. Abandoning old techniques for new is uncomfortable. Especially when you aren’t good at the new stuff. Dog trainer Eric Brad has found that sticking with positive training is well worth the effort for the rewards that come later.

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Dog Training And/Or What Comes Next

Dog Training And/Or What Comes Next

By Eric Brad on April 28, 2012

Do you ask your dog to do things for you or do you tell them to do them? How we think about working with our dogs matters. It affects our expectations and can lead to cooperation or conflict. It seems to be an AND/OR proposition.

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Confessions of a Positive Dog Trainer

Confessions of a Positive Dog Trainer

By Eric Brad on April 17, 2012

Is it more ethical or moral to use positive dog training? For Eric Brad, the reasons are less lofty and more practical. And sometimes the simplest reasons can be the most compelling.

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Learn Positive Dog Training

Learn Positive Dog Training

By Eric Brad on April 16, 2012

Have you heard about positive training but aren’t sure what it is or how to get started? Well, I can give you a road map to success with four great books to get you on your way!

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A Broken Dog – Part 2 (Understanding Dawns)

A Broken Dog – Part 2 (Understanding Dawns)

By Eric Brad on April 7, 2012

When a dog’s behaviour suddenly changes, a good dog trainer does not turn to training techniques and behaviour modification. They turn to their veterinarian. Chances are there is a very real health problem that should be dealt with first.

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