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No Place For Dominance – It’s Old Hat!

No Place For Dominance – It’s Old Hat!

by Niki Tudge | Apr 5, 2021 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog

Dominance!   Despite the growing body of scientific research to the contrary, the “dominance” approach is one that some still elect to use in animal training and behavior modification, specifically with regards to dogs and horses. The underlying philosophy of...
The 10 Rules to Effectively & Positively House-Training Your Dog

The 10 Rules to Effectively & Positively House-Training Your Dog

by Niki Tudge | Apr 23, 2020 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog

Depending on your dog, your family and your lifestyle, house-training a dog can be anywhere from easy, to almost impossible. Many dog owners get lucky and, in spite of the mistakes they unknowingly make, they find themselves with a house-trained dog. On the other...
Help Buddy to Walk Nicely – Twenty Tips to Help You Take the Strain Out of the Leash!

Help Buddy to Walk Nicely – Twenty Tips to Help You Take the Strain Out of the Leash!

by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Aug 9, 2019 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog

Do you have a dog that pulls you along like a steam train pulling freight?    If so, walks are probably pretty miserable for both of you.  Walking nicely is a life skill that when missing can significantly and negatively impact the relationship you share with...

Have Fun While You Learn a New Language – Learn To Speak Dog!

by Niki Tudge | May 26, 2018 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog, Uncategorized

  By Niki Tudge An excerpt taken Chapter One of  A Kids Comprehensive Guide to Speaking Dog . This chapter provides background for the parents. The remainder of the book is easy to read case studies supported by fabulous graphics.   All behaviors that dogs...

A Simple Explanation of Respondent Conditioning

by Niki Tudge | Dec 27, 2017 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog

As a dog training professional many of your clients will present behavioral or training challenges that are a result of an emotional response, a problematic emotional response. The observable behavior you see, the operant behavior is elicited because the dog is...

Dog Training or Behavior Consulting – What’s the difference?

by Niki Tudge | Oct 14, 2017 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog

  Listen to a five minute podcast about the DogSmith and our  training and behavior services. There is a difference  between the two.  Alternatively you can contact your DogSmith who will help guide you in your choice of services.  So What Is The Difference? Dog...
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