Canine Nation

Dog training is evolving rapidly. Some in the dog community feel that we need to actively prohibit the use of training equipment like electronic and prong collars. There are generations of habits and methods built up around these tools. How do we facilitate the transition to new methods without creating new problems? I think it’s a question we should be discussing.

A transcript of the main text of The Shock and Prong Collar War – An Opinion is available at the Life As A Human online magazine website. You can visit Life as a Human to find this and other articles.

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Motivation is not something people associate with dogs. After all, there are no doggy motivational speakers. We just assume that our dogs want to do what we ask of them without considering things from their perspective. But what’s in it for them? Companionship? Adventure? Tasty snacks? Maybe nothing at all. The answer is more complex than you might think.

A transcript of the main text of How to Motivate Your Dog is available at the Life As A Human online magazine website. You can visit Life as a Human to find this and other articles.

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The science of dogs and training can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. There are things that we need to know about our dogs and how to train them and there are things that are just nice to know. As science provides us new insights into our dogs, it is important to look at this new information in a larger context. We’re just trying to live better, happier lives with our dogs. Keeping the science in perspective can help us do that.

A transcript of the main text of Functional Dog Trainers is available at the Life As A Human online magazine website. You can visit Life as a Human to find this and other articles.

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It’s been almost 20 years since our dog Vince showed me how much I didn’t understand about dogs. Oh, I THOUGHT I knew all I needed to know. But Vince’s low growl and bared teeth said otherwise. That began a marvelous journey of learning that has made life so much better for my family and my dogs. Science has helped me understand both my dogs and myself better. And that has made all the difference.

A transcript of the main text of Why I Write About Dogs is available at the Life As A Human online magazine website. You can visit Life as a Human to find this and other articles.

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There is a trend in modern dog training toward kinder, more dog-friendly training methods. Training that seeks to remove everything unpleasant for the dog and to make learning more enjoyable. But is kindness enough to teach our dogs? Is there more to being effective trainers than just being kind to our dogs and not using force?

A transcript of the main text of Is Kindness Enough for Effective Dog Training? is available at the Life As A Human online magazine website. You can visit Life as a Human to find this and other articles.

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As always, your comments and suggestions are welcome!