“With every interaction you’re building trust or eroding it.” No matter how small the interaction, one or the other is happening. I ask my clients to keep this in mind when they’re training their dogs or when they’re spending any time with their dogs. Are you willing to erode trust to get what you want or can you see how … Read More
Egos, Choices and Mirrors
‘Its just behavior’ she says! Working with dogs for many years, I’ve experienced allot of behavior that I could have taken personally. From humping, lunging, nipping and outright jaws clamping on my arm to ignoring me completely. Through all of it, I’ve never taken offense to these behaviors because dog behavior is neutral to me; its just behavior. My responsibility lies in how … Read More