One of the perks of taking Thriving Canine’s Advanced Drop-In Class is that it includes the option of pre-class off-leash socialization at no extra charge. (for dogs that qualify) These socialization groups are NOT officially part of the Advanced Drop-In Class and...
In The “Growling is Good” Theory part 1 we learned that “growling is good” is really just a provocative way of saying “growling is less bad.” We also saw some examples of how going “viral” can make a good idea go off the rails. We also saw some quotes warning us that...
The theory that “growling is good” has gone viral and, like many concepts that go viral, it has been liked, shared, misinterpreted, exaggerated and distorted but, in spite of all that, there’s still a worthwhile message in there. We just need to dial it back into the...
“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” – Cheshire Cat The reader is asked to analyze the following content very carefully to avoid any misinterpretations. The author is making no accusations of any particular type of dog training...
The reader is asked to analyze the following content very carefully to avoid any misinterpretations. The author is making no accusations of any particular type of dog training being right or wrong, good or bad, better or worse, per se. The purpose of this article is...
Opposition Reflex, Reverse Psychology & Heeling a Stubborn Dog “Tails From The Field” is a series of true stories from Chad Culp’s experience in the field of professional dog training. Some details, such as names and breeds, may have been changed for privacy...
