Positive reinforcement training, often abbreviated as R+, is the belief that we can teach our pets by showing them what we want them to do, rather than telling them what... read more →
A science or an art? The dog training industry in the UK is unregulated – though most would agree it is actually ‘self-regulated’. There are many successful dog trainers who,... read more →
What dogs' noses know and how they work. This essay was originally posted on Psychology Today How dogs sense their world with their fascinating noses: Sniff first, ask questions later. With... read more →
This essay was originally posted on Psychology Today. Dogs recognize human facial expressions, and now we know how they do it. Research has clearly shown that dogs have rich and deep... read more →
Is the dog fearful, or crouching? Does it matter, when you’re training? The world of animal trainers is divided, and I find that some trainers avoid the subject of animal... read more →
This essay was originally posted on Psychology Today. Citizen science can help us understand how dogs react to "faceless" humans. There aren't any sweeping one-size-fits-all explanations even for a single dog. It's well known... read more →