by Jean Donaldson | Nov 23, 2022 | blog, Uncategorized
Surviving the Holidays with Stranger Danger Dogs by Jean Donaldson With COVID restrictions dwindling and the holidays approaching, families with dogs who are uncomfortable around strangers may be feeling trepidation. Fear not: you can all survive this and...
by Editorial Team | Aug 11, 2022 | blog, Uncategorized
The Ethics of Aversives Use Academy director Jean Donaldson and staffer Kristi Benson unpack the argument that all training is “science-based” in this thoughtful conversation. Kristi: Science has given us, as dog trainers (heck, as humans) such an...
by Editorial Team | Jun 7, 2022 | blog, Uncategorized
Our Heroes Academy director Jean Donaldson and staffer Kristi Benson in conversation about their heroes: those people who have opened their eyes with the most glorious of epiphanies and motivated them to be better dog trainers and teachers. Kristi: I’m curious about...
by Editorial Team | May 3, 2022 | blog, Uncategorized
Everything Important About Dog Training I Learned From Learning Music Academy director Jean Donaldson and staffer Kristi Benson in conversation about the interesting overlaps between learning music and learning to train dogs. Jean: In my mind, two of mankind’s...
by Zazie Todd | Apr 18, 2022 | blog, Guest Posts, Student Blogs
The Magic of Management in Dog Training by Zazie Todd, PhD You’ll get a new perspective on using management to help dogs (and their guardians) with these inspiring posts from the Academy’s March is Management Month. Management in dog training is one of...
by Editorial Team | Mar 4, 2022 | blog, Uncategorized
Conversations about Management in Dog Training Why it’s useful and when it isn’t enough The Academy’s director Jean Donaldson speaks with staffer Kristi Benson about management in pet dog training and why standard operating procedures are often more...
