Distractions Happen
If you're a student of dog training, you're probably well aware of the oft suggested protocol of teaching new behaviors in a low distraction environment and slowly adding in distractions until the...
View ArticleWelcome to Your New Home…
It's that time of year isn't it? When people consider having a pup or rescue dog join the family. It always strikes me as unfair when people bring home a new puppy or rescue dog and indulge them in...
View ArticleK9 Nose Work® for Shelter Dogs - Enrichment for Both Ends of the Leash
K9 Nose Work® for Shelter Dogs – Enrichment for Both Ends of the Leashby Genie Tuttle, CPDT-KA, CNWIThe thought of visiting an animal shelter, much less regularly volunteering at one is daunting for...
View ArticleIan Dunbar Seminars, Books and DVDs Online for Just $10 per month
Over the past 45 years, I have given over 1300 one-day seminars and workshops around the US and worldwide. All in all, a whole lot of fun. But realistically, giving the same seminar over and over in...
View ArticleThe SAFE Program Promotes Practical Dog Bite Prevention
One of the most frustrating aspects of being a dog trainer is not being able to get information across to the people that really need it the most, especially when it comes to dog bite prevention. Or,...
View ArticleWe Need A New Kind of Dog Training Show On TV
I love dogs. Obviously. Dog behavior has been my life for nearly 50 years and for me, dog training has always been the most intriguing aspect of the whole field of animal behavior. I have always found...
View ArticleHow a Radio Show Changed How We Train Dogs Forever
Eighteen months ago, I was driving from Heathrow Airport to the farm in Hertfordshire on Christmas Eve, when I heard Kelly’s voice come over the car radio. She was talking about sheltering and rehoming...
View ArticleIan Dunbar's Top Ten Tips To Become A Successful Dog Trainer
We recently posted a free course on DunbarAcademy.com: The Top Ten Tips to Become a Successful Dog Trainer 1. What's Common & What's Not You need to understand what are the common issues and...
View ArticleAN EXCITING NEW CURE FOR SEPARATION ANXIETY
Given that we developed the AutoTrainer nearly 26 years ago, I find it surprising that only recently, (largely due to feedback from dog owners and trainers), we have discovered that the device is...
View ArticleWhat if We Practiced Dog Ownership First?
We’ve all heard the familiar pleas: “Can we get a dog?” “I want a dog, look how cute he is!” Dogs are tons of fun and having a canine companion is great, but what’s involved with owning a dog can...
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