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 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...
by Kristi Benson | 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 Kristi Benson | Dec 2, 2021 | blog, Uncategorized
The Danger of Dangling Reinforcement Schedules A Dog Training Manifesto Over your career as a pet dog professional, how many times have you fielded the question: “When can I stop with the treats?” If you’re like most trainers, the truth is...
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...
