Aggression Cases, Biting Dogs and Owner Compliance Bonnie: What are your thoughts on aggression in dogs and is biting always a bad thing? Steve: There are so many cases so there are the dogs that are going to bite and contextually they’re going to bite at times they really shouldn’t be. That means there are times that biting is appropriate – such as self protection – I mean … [Read more...] about A Conversation With Steve Diller – Aggression – Part 1
Q&A from Steve Diller Aggression Webinar
Dog Trainer Questions from the Webinar "Still Looking for the One Solution to Aggression Problems? Or is There Really Such a Thing." Trainer Question 1 Q: I agree that the focus exercise is not a cure for aggression, however, what do you think of it as a venue for the dog learning self control? A: In my opinion, one of the best lines in our dog training business is the line … [Read more...] about Q&A from Steve Diller Aggression Webinar
Raw Food Diets
An interview with Bonnie Blumenfeld Holistic Animal Health Consultant DTC: How did you get interested in nutrition and holistic care for animals? Bonnie: I was a veterinary technician for many years, but about 15 years ago I saw that the health of our animals left something to be desired. I started doing my own research into nutrition and what was really in commercial dog … [Read more...] about Raw Food Diets
The History of Women in Dog Training
In the Preface of dog trainer Babette Haggerty’s book “Woman’s Best Friend, Choosing and Training the Dog That’s Right for You,” published by McGraw-Hill, she writes: Training dogs is different for women than it is for men. Dogs listen better to men. Yet, we are better trainers than men. We are patient, nurturing, and more generous with praise. We understand that before you … [Read more...] about The History of Women in Dog Training