The first change was adjusting my service area which is mostly due to an infrastructure failure here in Rhode Island. Basically, a major bridge is in danger of literally collapsing and needs to be torn down and rebuilt. The on-ramp to this part of the interstate, which takes me […]
Social Media Frustrations
I came across a post on Instagram from a veterinarian, standing with their arms crossed, camera slowly zooming in on their face. There was some text about male dogs having nipples. I don’t remember most of it because I couldn’t help but feel cringe and second hand embarrassment for this […]
A story about a client that didn’t do anything their trainer recommended.
Even after typing this all out I was wondering if I should even share it. But I think it’s important to put it out there for others to see. It’s a long one – no apologies though. Not everything can be in a sixty second reel or a few slides […]
Guest Preparations
I’m updating my guest prep protocol. It’s based on the FDM Off Duty Hack. They put out an “official” (I think it’s official?) document. The info is good, but I find it hard to read. I also feel it left out a very important piece of information: examples of high […]
Daily Activity Ideas
This is a draft of a guide I’m putting together for my clients. The finished product will have pictures, links to products I might talk about, places to visit, and videos so they can see the thing in action. I mention training sessions but it’s definitely not training focused. I […]
At the park with Lumi
Lumi can be reactive, but doesn’t bark and lunge at every dog in every situation. She doesn’t always take treats when outside. And not just for reinforcement, but in general. She is toy and play motivated. Reactivity doesn’t always mean aggression. When we arrived at the park there was a […]
Wilbur
Wilbur is a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon that I started working with in December 2022. One of his main struggles is reactivity. He can also get very excited when meeting new people or new people are coming into the home. After our Initial Consultation it was obvious what the underlying cause of […]
Artificial Intelligence & Dog Training
Have you heard of ChatGPT? I decided to ask some dog training related questions about potty training, operant conditioning, slip leads, and how to prepare for a new puppy. I was impressed with the results! I usually put together a script/outline for whatever behavior I am discussing with clients so […]
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