September 22, 2018 9 am to noon “Mine” – aka Leave it Leave it, aka Mine! This 3 hour clinic will get you on the road to getting a very reliable “mine” cue. An invaluable behavior, which can save you a great deal of heartache as well as emergency trips to the vet when your […]
Read MoreTeach the Leash Clinic
Leash Solutions for owners, trainers, dog walkers and more! In one short day, your leash walking frustrations can turn into a serene walk in the park. Loose leash walking is the bane of many owner’s experiences with their dog. The same goes for professionals who work with these dogs. It’s frustrating, and even dangerous. It’s […]
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Asking the Owner is Great, But How About Asking the Dog?
Asking the Owner is Great, But How About Asking the Dog? Pamela Dennison (c) 2017 Although people actually asking permission to pet your dog from a safe distance is verrry slowwwly on the rise (people are still racing up to strange dogs, still getting bit, still causing trauma to the dog, still thinking dogs are […]
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Does The Problem Really Stem From Where You Think?
Does The Problem Really Stem From Where You Think? Pamela Dennison (c) 2017 And yet again, I’m taking life’s interesting lessons and comparing them to dog training. I’m doing Physical Therapy now for my back, with a fabulous Therapist. I’ve been making some really great progress. I went in yesterday for a session because the […]
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Stop Changing Cues, Dammit!
Stop Changing Cues, Dammit! Pamela S. Dennison (c) 2017 Remember about 2 years ago, I learned some new technology stuff to design my own website? (Click here) And how hard it was for me to learn, but how, with some major effort, I learned it? So much so, that for the most part, I’ve been […]
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Go With Your Gut
Go With Your Gut (caution: might be a trigger for some of you) Pamela Dennison (c) 2017 Instinct is a fascinating thing. It kept our ancestors safe from danger, when the environment was more primitive than it is now. Way back then, it was kill or be killed by predators that were far larger then […]
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We All Know What Happens When We Assume, or Do We?
We All Know What Happens When We Assume – Or Do We? (c) 2017 Pamela Dennison We’re always told “don’t assume” and for the most part, that is excellent advice. However, I’ve come to the conclusion that when it comes to dog training, “assuming” can be our friend. I’ve had many clients come to me […]
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Consider the Source
Consider the Source Pamela Dennison (c) 2016 Okay, this is a bit of a rant…sorry…In this day and age of the internet, where the speed of gleaning information is more prized than accuracy, people also want everything for free – from free training, free advice, free, free, free. We’ve all done it at times – […]
Read MoreWithout Naming Names; Really? You Chose That Breed Because????
Without Naming Names; Really? You Chose That Breed Because???? (c) Pamela Dennison, 2015 I’m sorry, I don’t get it. I truly don’t understand why families buy or adopt certain breeds of dogs that are clearly not right for family life. I did a google search on the most common breeds that people call me about. […]
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