What does being a “pro dog trainer” mean and what is an "ethical" trainer?

An ethical trainer is simply one that follows a set of identified ethics.  The question becomes what are...

In my course I argue that especially in our industry the ultimate goal is to balance two powerful forces that often find themselves engaged in a daily dance: a healthy ego and mindfulness. Working...

Let’s talk about one of the most difficult elements needed today in business and life and a huge part of a successful mindfulness practice... acceptance.

In the hustle and bustle of going...

Get it… Let Go & Let Dog?

Obviously it's a play on the saying "let go and let God” but what does it mean?

Let’s start with the original saying and its basic meaning?

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Watching this year's IACP Conference virtually from a couch while ill brought about both a sense of sadness and frustration. Sadness because I missed a number of colleagues that have become really...

"Be careful of the monster you create because you have to live with them.”

I heard this quote at a conference a few years ago and it stuck with me.

Enrichment in dog training involves...

By simplifying dog training can we ask less and achieve more? When it comes to dog training and the modern family dog, moving beyond just an obedience approach is essential for creating a truly...

Dogs are physically gifted and complex creatures with rich emotional lives and intricate cognitive abilities. To truly understand and train our dogs, it's essential to move beyond teaching a set of...

The bond between humans and dogs has evolved over the past 30,000 years. It’s rooted in companionship, co-evolution and in the process mutual understanding by simply living together.

Modern...