As it is with humans, dogs that have social support are more resilient. For those of us who have anxious pups, building their resilience...

For those of us who care for dogs with very low adversity quotients, building resilience is important for helping them navigate the world...

A small dog crouches low, eyes wide with apprehension, startled by an unexpected noise. The way dogs perceive the world is quite...

I was fortunate enough to attend the PPGA Conference in June 2024 where Dr Eduardo Fernandez presented a new training model which he...

SPOILER: Punishment is not necessary for effective behavioural modification outcomes, and behaviour modification using extinction with...

Those that advocate for force free (FF) training methods (both trainers and carers alike) regularly face criticism, particularly online....

A force free critic told me the other day that trainers like me need to have an open mind about balanced training and training tools. Is...