by Niki Tudge | May 16, 2022 | Join DogSmith
If you are a professional credentialed Dog Trainer, Behavior Consultant or Pet Care Professional looking for effective, easy ways to expand your business or if you are you an industry “newbie” who is passionate about animals, wanting to work for yourself helping...
by Niki Tudge | Feb 16, 2022 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog
I can still remember the first time I left a clients house feeling I had saved a dogs life. As I drove slowly away my emotions moved from tears to joy. The owners had become desperate, were stressed, losing sleep and fighting options and decisions they felt they...
by Niki Tudge | Feb 13, 2022 | Niki's Pondering
Is it simple proximity, kids provoke dogs; dogs are frightened of children, etc? In my opinion lots of pet owners have limited knowledge, education or understanding of the canine communication systems. Dogs communicate their frustrations, dislikes or fears in many...
by Niki Tudge | Jan 14, 2022 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog
Why should I use food when training my dog? Surely if I ask my dog to do something he should just do it? Dogs are thinking, feeling, intelligent creatures. Though they are not little people in fur suits, like us they will do things that are fun and rewarding and...
by Niki Tudge | Oct 14, 2021 | Niki's Pondering
Everything is a Teaching Moment. When you come across a situation where a student is doing something inappropriate simply ask How can i arrange the environment to promote a more suitable alternative behavior? Scenario 1 Imagine you walk into your child’s room and...
