by Kelly Duggan | Dec 16, 2021 | blog, Uncategorized
Puppies, Prestige, and the Power of Pessimism Dogs don’t seem to invest much of their behaviour in creating and maintaining hierarchies, but we humans sure do. In fact, our very human desire for status can affect our dogs in a few ways…and usually, not for the...
by Kelly Duggan | Nov 18, 2021 | blog, Guest Posts, Uncategorized
No Funds for Training? Academy trainers share advice for getting the help you need. Anyone with a dog knows that dogs can bring unexpected expenses: veterinary emergencies, equipment failure, or even house repairs! Sometimes we can plan for and cover...
by Kelly Duggan | Jul 27, 2021 | blog, Uncategorized
Conversations about Functional Analysis In defense of SOPs and efficiency The Academy’s director Jean Donaldson speaks with staffer Kristi Benson about functional analyses in pet dog training and why standard operating procedures are often more important. ...
by Kelly Duggan | Feb 23, 2021 | blog, Uncategorized
Conversations about Dire Wolves Risk Perception and Fear of Dogs The Academy’s director Jean Donaldson speaks with staffer Kristi Benson about human evolution and the real risks, to both humans and dogs, that result from our fear of dogs. Kristi: When people...
