by Kelly Duggan | Aug 3, 2021 | blog, Guest Posts, Uncategorized
A Letter of Resignation -by Torie Silletto, CTC, CPDT-KA I am disappointed to announce my resignation from this field. After years of education, hard work and dedication, I have to finally admit that I am just not up to snuff. This profession is truly a gift,...
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 Kristi Benson | Jun 17, 2021 | blog, Uncategorized
By The Clicking Of Our Thumbs Something Wicked This Way Comes Cover photo care of Erica Beckwith of A Matter of Manners. -By Kristi Benson Although you won’t find this anywhere in our official literature, one of the unspoken, informal mandates of the Academy...
by Vanessa Charbonneau | May 4, 2021 | blog, Guest Posts, Uncategorized
Puppy Priorities What Really Matters in the First Few Weeks -By Vanessa Charbonneau, RVT, KPA-CTP, CTC Puppies are a regular part of my job as a dog trainer, and whenever I talk with a new puppy parent, I ask what their specific goals are. More often than not,...
by Jessica Ring | Apr 8, 2021 | blog, Guest Posts, Uncategorized
A Good Trade Online Coaching for Food and Object Guarding by Jessica Ring, CTC The look of astonishment on my client’s face wasn’t unusual. Her dog had a history of growling, snarling and biting if anyone came near when he was chewing his favorite bone. And she...
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...
