by Vera Wilkinson | Dec 23, 2016 | K9 Games
Should you play tug with your dog? Will playing tug-of-war make your dog aggressive? I added the second question because it’s usually why I’m asked the first question. In my experience, those asking the question have a reason for asking. ...
by Vera Wilkinson | Nov 17, 2016 | Living With Dogs
A ‘behavioral box’? What do I mean by this? Well lots of people put labels on dogs – a jumper, a barker, not good with other dogs, aggressive, afraid and so on. They seem to just accept that this is who their dog is. You know what they say about...
by Vera Wilkinson | Nov 17, 2016 | Living With Dogs
Have you ever considered that all training – from the dog’s perspective – is a trick training? Well, qualifier is needed here. Modern dog training is what I’m speaking of. With rewards based dog training as a primary emphasis, you get my point! So I...
by Vera Wilkinson | Oct 25, 2016 | Living With Dogs
1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful. 2. Give me time to understand what you want of me. 3. Place your trust in me – it is crucial for my well being. 4. Don’t be angry with me for long, and don’t lock me up as...
by Vera Wilkinson | Oct 24, 2016 | Living With Dogs
Dogs don’t know what we want them TO DO unless we teach them. Now in my third decade deriving all of my income from my work of training dogs, I might have a small fortune accumulated if … every time I’ve heard, “S/he knows what to do...
by Vera Wilkinson | Oct 24, 2016 | Living With Dogs
You’ve probably read this quote– “Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” ~ Agnes Sligh Turnbull It is absolutely true. No matter how many years your dog (or cat) lives, you will always feel this way. I was blessed to have...
by Vera Wilkinson | Oct 21, 2016 | Living With Dogs
Silly title, I know. I could go on and on about all the ‘rules’ of dog training blah, blah, blah… but, this website is about having fun with your dog and one of the best ways to have fun with your dog is to allow yourself to be silly! Try something...
