DOGS AS HOLIDAY GIFTS???
So the holidays are coming up and you are thinking about getting a puppy…. Well, have you thought about everything that entails? I need to be painfully honest about what you are about to go through. Number one and most important…puppies do not come potty…
Norwegian soccer players create electric shock soccer (video) | Off the Bench
OK you know I don’t like shock collars. You know I love to use humor in my training, and you know it drives me nuts when folks say shock collars don’t hurt. So you know I was in Heaven when I found a video that…
What a Dog’s Tail Wags Really Mean: Some New Scientific Data | Psychology Today
Great Article about the meaning of a tail wag. Those of us in the business of training and/or reading a dog’s behaviors have long known that a wagging tail does not always mean they are happy. This article goes into great detail on what and…
De-Bunking the “Alpha Dog” Theory – Whole Dog Journal Article
Well thought out article about the differences between dominance or alpha type training vs. positive reinforcement training. I really like the fact that the disagreements are based on facts, not emotion. Remember that one of the main ideas in Positive training is to ignore the…
Podcast #8 – Is Grain Free Food Safe For Pets?
Emery Kittle and Mike Deathe talk about the safety of grain-free pet food and what effects it can have on your pets. Listen Here
Separation Anxiety: Could it be in the genes? « Wilde About Dogs
With my background in psychology and an interest in neuro-psych, I have always thought a majority of problem behavior (in any species) have at least some brain/genetic basis. I don’t think you can ever separate nature from nurture and vice versa! Anyways cool article and…
Comments on “Alpha” Dominance Theory – Whole Dog Journal Article
I get phone calls and emails from folks asking how to become a dog trainer? Well, this article would be a great place to start your research. For that matter, if you like dogs enjoy training, or just want to learn a little bit more…
THE DOG OWNER’S BOOK OF POOP AND PEE!! – FastPencil
OK, did you know that Kiss Dog Training’s owner Mike Deathe has written 8 books on the topic of dog training? Today we will preview the potty training book… The Dog Owners of Poop and Pee! It covers potty training from many angles and makes…
What kind of Dog Trainer am I ?
OK so this is a presentation I did way back when, 2011 to be exact (way less grey and a lot slimmer) But the question of “What Kind of Dog Trainer Am I came up” and you know what? The answer still holds true!!!! I…
Podcast #2- The most important things to do with your new puppy
December 1, 2020 LISTEN NOW 12 Minute DOG Podcast This round we talk about puppies and what the most critical things to do are and when they need to happen… Lots about socialization and potty training and lots of Hand Feeding!!! Sponsors: Nature’s Select Pet…
