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The Opposite of Confusing
Most of the time, people teach one side of the coin. They teach “come here,” but not “go away.” They teach “get on the bed,” but not “get off the bed.” The problem is, dogs don’t automatically understand the opposite of a cue — they only know the behavior you’ve reinforced.
Let’s talk about Training Tools
At Peak Condition Dog Training, I don’t shame owners for the tools they use. Instead, I focus on helping clients understand how each tool impacts their dog — physically, mentally, and behaviorally — so we can make informed, science-based choices together
The Danger of Not Knowing
I had an extremely enlightening conversation with a dog guardian regarding their dog’s weight this week.
Stubborn or Overwhelmed?
“What if we stopped assuming intentional defiance and started looking through a different lens—one grounded in behavioral science and compassion?”
More than a Click
“Last week, I traveled through Austria and Germany for a dog training seminar. The road signs were similar, the streets were the same as the US. However, I was entirely lost when it came to the language…”
Sniffing Success
“In our culture of productivity, it can feel counterintuitive to just stand there while your dog sniffs a rock for 45 seconds. Shouldn’t we be training something?”
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