Warning: I strongly believe that E-collar training should never be taught without in-person coaching. Therefore, nothing I share regarding E-collars is intended to be used as a D.I.Y. training program. It is only intended to be food for thought or supplementary to...
Note: Some details, such as names and breeds, may have been changed for identity protection. Question: Hi Chad, We brought our dog, Maggie, to Home Depot tonight. Maggie was calm when she entered. She was calm when she passed by people not noticing her. When one guy...
“What Security Measures Should I Take To Protect My Dog While They Are Home Alone? It depends: Are we dealing with a trained or an untrained dog? Is the dog housebroken? Is the dog past the chewing phase? Does the dog have separation anxiety? Is the dog being...
What Is Thriving Canine’s Refund Policy? Our refund policy varies by service and by the particulars of any given situation. See below: Private Lessons: Private lessons are generally paid for at the end of each session, so there is really no refund policy...
Question: Hi Chad, I’ve just started your Online Obedience Course and I have been through dog training classes before with a different trainer. In the videos, it seems like you are only saying the dog’s name to teach them to look at you but when I trained my last...
Question: Hi Chad! I read your article on dominance and aggression which I really enjoyed reading and feel it is consistent with what I am experiencing in my home currently. I am a trainer in the midwest and really just beginning to explore dominant dog theory. I...
