by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Sep 3, 2026 | Dog Trainers, Pet Owners |
– Building, generalizing, and rebuilding strong behavior for the real world A dog learns to sit beautifully in the kitchen in response to a verbal cue. The behavior is fluent – the dog performs it accurately, smoothly, and readily. The guardian no longer reaches...
by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Jul 22, 2026 | Pet Owners |
Why one of the most common behaviors in dog training may also be one of the most overused. If you’ve followed my work for a while, you may be surprised to hear me say this, but teaching Sit is not one of the first things I teach a puppy. In fact, when Jessam...
by Niki Tudge | Jul 21, 2026 | Dog Behavior, Dog Walking, Pet Owners |
Beyond Food & Water: Why It’s Time to Professionalize Pet Care & The Questions Pet Owners Should Ask Before Hiring a “Professional” We need to talk about a massive blind spot in the pet industry. When people think about hiring a dog trainer or a...
by Niki Tudge | Jul 15, 2026 | Dog Behavior, Pet Owners |
Living with a pet who struggles with fear, reactivity, or anxiety is demanding in ways that are often invisible to others. You are not just a companion. You are a risk manager, a bodyguard, an advocate, and a teacher – sometimes all at the same moment. That...
by Niki Tudge | Jul 2, 2026 | Dog Behavior, Pet Owners |
Control is a Basic Need. Lack of Control is Scary. For a long time, training focused on making pets comply. The unspoken message was, you’ll do this because I said so. Modern science offers a far more effective approach: when animals are given a sense of control, they...
by Louise Stapleton-Frappell | Jun 23, 2026 | Pet Owners |
Most dog guardians have experienced it. You pick up the harness and call your dog over. Instead of rushing toward you with enthusiasm, they pause. Perhaps they turn their head away. Maybe they suddenly become interested in sniffing the floor. Some dogs duck away when...
