by Doug | Aug 11, 2025 | Behaviors, Training
The Question [High energy, reacting dogs.] I am bringing high value treats, I have a young 13 month old Goldendoodle. It is very difficult to avoid any Dogs. since I live in San Francisco, a very highly dense, dog friendly city. So I have to walk him out during the... by Doug | Jun 29, 2024 | Assumptions, Opinion, Training
Asking “why” uncovers opinions, not facts, and that’s not good. So ask the better question, a “what” question. The Question “Why is my dog scared of the wall next to my bed? It is only that specific side he absolutely trembles when going near, however he sleeps... by Doug | Jun 24, 2024 | Obedience, RDL, Training
“OBEDIENCE” TRAINING? Dog obedience can’t be trained. Dogs can’t be taught obedience. Obedience classes are almost—but not quite—a ruse. A lie. Well, not exactly a lie, but a collection of a lot of misinformation or partial thoughts about dogs and dog... by Doug | May 25, 2024 | Training
BABY TALK—STOP USING IT WITH YOUR DOG With dogs, don’t use baby talk. Don’t—just don’t—and don’t shoot the messenger. We’re going down quite a series of rabbit holes—stick with it! High energy dogs are the dogs that have the problems. High energy dogs have problems... by Doug | Mar 18, 2024 | Training
How Do You and Your Dog Relate? Executive Summary Question: What happens in relationships? You and Your Dog Spoiler: choose Nature. What holistic foundation do you follow for you and your #dog? Have you ever even thought about it? I’ll venture probably not—our...