Is there such a thing as too much praise?
As a trainer of both dogs and their humans, I’m always striving to find the right words to express to my fellow humans –methods that can help with the touch, tone and timing aspects of training and learning to ‘read a dog’s’ response to those things. Professional dog...
Our Best Advice on How to Stop Dogs from Chewing {Guest Post by Yasko Endo}
Our guest writer is Yasko Endo, an alumni of APBC. Yasko got her puppy Bodhi from us several years ago, since then they never stopped learning. Yasko and Bodhi have earned advanced handling certificates, AKC Canine Good Citizens test, Urban Dog Handler, agility...
Teaching Your Pup They Are Not the Center of the Universe
Your pup isn’t the center of the universe. It is a TON of pressure on a dog to be the end all, be all, of a human’s life. The intense scrutiny, intense interaction is way too much for a sensitive dog like yours. Dogs need to know that, “It’s not all about you.” Your...
